Conte's first transfer. Real Madrid defender to join Napoli

Napoli have decided on the team's first newcomer following Antonio Conte's appointment as head coach.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Napoli have agreed with Real Madrid on the transfer of centre-back Rafa Marin. The clubs have already agreed all the details of the transfer and are now finalising the final details.

At the same time, Nicolo Schira specifies that Napoli will pay 12 million euros for Marin, but in the summer of 2026 Real Madrid will have the opportunity to buy back the player for 30 million euros. The Spaniard's contract with the Neapolitans will run until the summer of 2029, and he will earn 1.2 million euros a year.

The 22-year-old Marin is a Real Madrid pupil, but he played exclusively for Castilla in the third division,

In the final season Marin played on loan for Alaves, where he made 35 La Liga appearances.