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Exequiel Zeballos is getting closer to making the leap to European football. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Napoli has reached an agreement with the Argentine forward from Boca Juniors, who has made his stance clear regarding the market: he only wants to play for the Italian club. Latest news on transfer market in Argentina.
The 24-year-old footballer has turned down a strong proposal from CSKA Moscow, which offered him four million euros per season. Now, the next step will be for Napoli and Boca Juniors to reach an agreement on the transfer, an operation that could be closed for an amount close to 10 M€.
Exequiel Zeballos wants to play for Napoli: Agreement still pending between the Italian club and Boca Juniors
The decision of Exequiel Zeballos could be crucial in unlocking the operation. The Argentine forward has chosen Napoli as his ideal destination, putting the Italian club in a very favorable position.
It is not the first time that a South American footballer prioritizes a sports project over a higher economic offer, and this case seems to follow that trend.
CSKA Moscow had tabled a very significant proposal with four million euros net per season, but Exequiel Zeballos has not changed his mind.

The player believes that the Serie A could be the perfect stage to make a competitive leap, gain visibility, and show that he is ready to play in a highly demanding league.
Napoli, on the other hand, had been seeking offensive profiles with talent, imbalance, and room for growth. Exequiel Zeballos fits into that concept.
He is an electric footballer, capable of playing on the wing, taking on one-on-one situations, and creating danger in the final meters. His arrival would allow the Italian club to add a different piece to their attack.
The agreement between Exequiel Zeballos and Napoli would already be sealed, but the most important part remains: the negotiation with Boca Juniors.
The Argentine club knows they have a player with a market and does not want to accept any proposal. The operation amount could be around 10M, a significant figure in the South American market.
For Boca Juniors, selling Exequiel Zeballos would mean a sports loss but also an economic opportunity. The forward has been considered one of the club's great promises for years, and his departure would provide funds to strengthen other positions.
The key will be in the structure of the transfer, the variables, and the possible inclusion of any future sale percentage.
Napoli knows that the player's will is in their favor. When a footballer makes it clear that he only wants one destination, negotiations usually take a more direct path.
For Exequiel Zeballos, signing for Napoli would be a huge step in his career. He would move from competing in Argentina to doing so in the Serie A, a demanding, tactical league perfect for testing his growth.
The challenge will be to adapt quickly, gain continuity, and demonstrate that his talent can translate to European football.
Napoli is betting on a hungry profile with room for improvement. It would not be a signing purely for the future but an addition capable of contributing from the start if he finds his place.
His speed, dribbling, and confidence with the ball could provide the Italian team with a very useful offensive option.
Everything now depends on the agreement between clubs. Exequiel Zeballos has made his choice, Napoli has the player's approval, and Boca Juniors awaits a proposal close to 10M. The Argentine forward has turned down more money to prioritize the Serie A, and that decision could lead to one of the most interesting moves in the market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Napoli se lleva a la perla de Boca
