Multiple reports say Napoli have reached a verbal agreement with Boca Juniors regarding the signing of young forward Exequiel Zeballos. The proposed deal is described as low-cost, according to accounts in Italy. However, the negotiations are not final, and competition has emerged from Russia. CSKA Moscow is reported to be prepared to enter the bidding for Zeballos, setting up a potential late challenge to Napoli’s plans.
While the outlets agree on the core storyline—Napoli’s interest, an alleged verbal understanding with Boca, and CSKA Moscow’s readiness to compete—the reports do not provide confirmed contract details such as final fees, length of deal, or personal terms. The information is presented as coming from transfer reporting rather than official announcements from any club.
As of now, Zeballos’ next club remains unsettled, with Napoli’s position dependent on whether the verbal agreement can be converted into a formal offer and whether CSKA Moscow makes a competing proposal that changes the outcome.
