LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: David Moyes manager of West Ham United speaks with the assembled Media during his Press Conference at London Stadium on November 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Avril Husband/West Ham United via Getty Images)
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli has signed a defender from West Ham United.And he has waved goodbye to his teammates.
The Italian newspaper reported in its print edition on Monday (4 March, page five) that the Italian champions were interested in signing the Greek centre-back in the summer before David Moyes’ side secured his signature.
Instead, Napoli signed Brazilain defender Natan who has struggled in Naples and that has left Franceso Calzona’s side in the market for a new defender this summer and Mavropanos remains of some interest as the Italian side have always appreciated him.
Will West Ham United allow Konstantinos Mavropanos to complete summer transfer exit?
While Mavropanos has had a slightly slow start to life in the Premier League, the Greek defender has finally managed to settle into a regular role in the Hammers’ backline and it seems unlikely the Irons would allow him to leave after only a season.
Napoli aren’t blessed financially so they would be unwilling to spend heavily to test Moyes’ resolve and given the lack of defensive options at the London Stadium currently. West Ham can’t let too many players leave in the summer, especially as Nayef Aguerd has been linked with an exit.
