Torino Secures Giovanni Simeone in €8m Deal with Napoli

August 6, 2025 – Torino has finalized a verbal agreement with Napoli to acquire Argentine striker Giovanni Simeone for an €8 million package, marking a significant transfer ahead of the new Serie A season. The 30-year-old forward, affectionately known as "El Cholito," is set to undergo medical examinations once Napoli provides the green light, with the move expected to be completed shortly.

Simeone, son of renowned coach Diego Simeone, joined Napoli in 2022 on loan from Hellas Verona, later securing a permanent deal in 2023. His tenure with Napoli included a memorable contribution to the club’s first Serie A title in 34 years, though his personal output has been modest, with six goals in 83 appearances. This transfer suggests Torino is banking on his potential to rediscover the form that once saw him score a hat-trick against Napoli while at Fiorentina in 2018.

The deal reflects Napoli’s strategic shift, possibly aiming to reinvest in younger talent, while Torino bolsters its attacking options. Simeone’s experience and lineage could prove pivotal, though his adaptation to Torino’s system will be key. Official confirmation is awaited as both clubs finalize the paperwork.