Napoli Permanently Signs Brazilian Forward Alisson Santos from Sporting for €16.5M
Italian Serie A club Napoli has activated a €16.5 million purchase option to permanently acquire Brazilian winger Alisson Santos from Sporting CP after a successful half-season loan. The 23-year-old scored four goals in 15 appearances, helping Napoli secure a vice-champion finish. Sporting made a significant profit, having paid €2.1 million for Santos in 2025. The transfer marks a meteoric rise for Santos, who played in Brazil’s lower tiers just two years ago. Napoli also faces a coaching change, with Massimiliano Allegri reportedly replacing Antonio Conte.
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From Florianópolis to Naples: Alisson Santos' Meteoric Rise Surprises Even in Market Value
Alisson Santos, a former Sporting winger, has been permanently signed by Italian club Napoli after they exercised a €16.5 million purchase option. The transfer was made official on Friday, marking a remarkable rise for the Brazilian player. Just over two years ago, Santos was playing for Figueirense on loan from Vitória, a Brazilian club. His rapid ascent in European football has surprised observers, not only in terms of his career trajectory but also his market value. The article highlights the significant leap from Brazilian lower-tier football to a top Italian Serie A club.
RecordAlisson Santos says goodbye to Sporting: 'I was able to see the true feeling of a big team'
Brazilian winger Alisson Santos has permanently transferred from Sporting CP to Napoli for €16.5 million, after a loan spell since January. The 23-year-old expressed pride in his time at Sporting, highlighting his debut at José Alvalade Stadium and his heroic goal in Bilbao that secured direct Champions League round of 16 qualification. Santos played 31 games for Sporting, mostly as a substitute, but emphasized his dedication. Sporting received a total of €20 million from the transfer and loan fee, having paid €2.1 million to U. Leiria in 2025. Brazilian club Vitória is entitled to 10% of the transfer value plus FIFA solidarity mechanism payments.
RecordNaples Exercises Purchase Option to Permanently Sign Alisson Santos
Naples has activated its purchase option to permanently acquire Brazilian forward Alisson Santos from Sporting Portugal. The 23-year-old joined on loan during the winter transfer window and has now been signed definitively for an estimated €20 million. Santos played 15 matches for the Partenopei, scoring 4 goals and delivering what the club described as 'very high level performances.' The move comes as Naples prepares for a coaching change, having parted ways with Antonio Conte and reportedly set to appoint Massimiliano Allegri. The club's press release formalized the acquisition on Friday, securing Santos' future in Italy.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footNaples Activates Purchase Option to Permanently Sign Alisson Santos
Naples (SSC Napoli) has exercised its purchase option to permanently acquire Brazilian forward Alisson Santos from Sporting Portugal. The 23-year-old joined on loan during the winter transfer window and impressed the club, scoring 4 goals in 15 appearances. The Italian vice-champion paid an estimated €20 million to secure the player's services. The club's press release praised Santos for a series of very high-level performances. Santos will face a change in coaching staff next season, as Naples has parted ways with Antonio Conte, with Massimiliano Allegri reportedly set to take over.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footNaples activates purchase option to permanently acquire Alisson Santos
Naples has exercised its purchase option to permanently acquire Brazilian forward Alisson Santos from Sporting Portugal. The 23-year-old joined on loan during the winter transfer window and impressed with 4 goals in 15 appearances, described by the club as delivering 'very high level performances.' The permanent transfer is estimated at around €20 million, though the contract length has not been disclosed. Santos will face a coaching change next season, as Naples has parted ways with Antonio Conte, with Massimiliano Allegri reportedly set to take over.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuNapoli Activates Purchase Option for Alisson Santos; Sporting Receives 16.5 Million Euros
Napoli has officially activated the purchase option for Brazilian striker Alisson Santos, paying Sporting 16.5 million euros after a half-season loan. The 23-year-old joined Napoli in the winter transfer window for a loan fee of 3.5 million euros, scoring four goals in 15 appearances. Sporting had acquired Santos from U. Leiria in 2025 for 2.1 million euros, with Brazilian club Vitória retaining 10% of the player's economic rights. Santos is also entitled to receive funds from FIFA's solidarity mechanism due to his youth training. The transfer marks a significant profit for Sporting and a permanent move for the forward in Italy.
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