Napoli has officially denied rumors linking them to Spanish defender Mario Hermoso, who is available as a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid. The club stated that they have already completed their defensive signings with Rafa Marín and Alessandro Buongiorno.
Meanwhile, Premier League clubs Chelsea, Tottenham, and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Hermoso. The Spanish centre-back became a free agent after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired. Napoli was initially considered a frontrunner for his signature, but financial constraints have caused a stall in negotiations, opening the door for other clubs to make a move.
Hermoso – described as one of the ‘best’ free agents on the market this summer – has told the Serie A club that he is willing to wait for them, but not forever, and according to a report from Italy both of Conte’s former English clubs and Aston Villa are interested in stepping in should he become open to a move to the Premier League.
