Napoli target Sebastian Szymanski: a €20m objective

Napoli are eyeing Polish midfielder Sebastian Szymanski of Rennes, born in ’99, as a target for the January transfer window, with an indicated price around €20 million, according to Calciomercato. According to journalist Ekrem Konur for the newspaper Sportowy, the Neapolitan club wants to accelerate the offensive tempo.

The profile of Szymanski

Szymanski, 27, plays in France wearing the Rennes shirt, a team that signed him in January 2026. Before arriving in Ligue 1, he spent three top‑level seasons with Feyenoord and Fenerbahçe.

The midfielder is an attacking midfielder capable of also covering the right flank; in the first six league matches he has recorded 1 goal and 1 assist. His mobility and off‑the‑ball work make him suitable for pressing.

Napoli are looking for a player who can speed up the tempo in the attacking phase, add creativity to the build‑up and be effective in pressing; Szymanski fits this profile thanks to his versatility. The Neapolitan club has already shown concrete interest.

Como also monitors Szymanski as a possible replacement for Nico Paz, assessing his ability to cover multiple roles. The red‑and‑black club sees him as a reinforcement for the next season.

English and Spanish clubs have shown interest, but Rennes does not appear willing to let him go easily. The player is contracted to the club until June 2029, making a January 2027 transfer unlikely.

According to Polish sources, an offer of €20 million could persuade Rennes to allow the transfer. The sum would represent a significant investment for Napoli, which aims to strengthen the midfield.