Galatasaray leads the race for Noa Lang, Napoli watches the farewell

Netherlands international Noa Lang is likely to leave Napoli this winter. According to the latest reports, Galatasaray is currently in pole‑position as his new employer.

Return to Galatasaray in sight

Lang swapped PSV for Napoli in the summer of 2025. The winger quickly clashed with coach Antonio Conte, prompting the Italian top club to loan him for the second half of the season to Galatasaray. In Istanbul he delivered two goals and one assist in nineteen official matches. He therefore contributed modestly to the championship of Cim Bom Bom.

Last summer Lang returned to Napoli. The former Ajax player hoped for better times in Naples under Massimiliano Allegri, but that was far from the truth. Although the striker received playing time under the new head coach, a dispute has already arisen. Fans of the Serie A‑club are completely done with him after a recent gesture against FC Porto.

Everything points to Napoli and Lang being on a collision course. A transfer in January seems inevitable. Journalist Mehmet Özcan reports that the striker is currently working on a return to Galatasaray.

He is unhappy in Naples and still follows the Turkish top club closely. He would therefore have said ‘yes’ to a quick reunion in Istanbul. Despite the warm ties, there is still no deal, leaving it uncertain whether Lang will actually rejoin Galatasaray.

It cannot yet be ruled out that Ajax will also make an attempt. The Amsterdam side are considering bringing in a new winger in the person of Jordi Cruijff, a name that has been circulating for some time. For now Galatasaray offers the best chance. Should Ajax want to strike, time is of the essence.