Noa Lang's Napoli future in doubt after fan riots and transfer rumours

Does Noa Lang (27) still have a future at Napoli? After a week full of controversy, in which he was mocked by the 50 000 home fans after a 4‑1 defeat to Porto, the future of the Dutch winger at the club looks uncertain and rumours about a possible winter transfer are already circulating.

Last Wednesday around 23.00 at the Estádio do Dragão the final whistle sounded after Kevin De Bruyne and Lorenzo Lucca had insulted each other.

Napoli lost 4‑1 and after four Champions‑League matches remained on just three points.

While the players greeted the roughly 2.000 travelling supporters, Noa Lang was completely absent.

Lang watched helplessly as the score became 3‑1 in Porto.

Four days later he was in the starting lineup at the home San Paolo against Lazio, despite only a quarter of an hour of playing time in Porto.

From the first whistle the roughly 50.000 home fans turned against the Dutchman.

He placed his hand behind his ear and made a gesture that suggested ‘I can’t hear you’.

Shortly afterwards he forced an own goal with a cross.

Footage shows how the former crowd favourite of Club Brugge tried to go into the catacombs after the match, but was stopped by a few staff members.

This incident underscored the tense atmosphere between Lang and the club.

Social media and public reaction

The next day Lang posted a photo on social media next to Lil’ Kleine with a gold record.

He also shared a photo in Bermuda shorts, white socks and winter slippers, supposedly for the Dutch national team.

Transfer rumours and possible destinations

Italian media report that there is extensive speculation about a winter transfer for Lang.

Galatasaray, which loaned him for half a year last season, is mentioned as a possible option.

Also Atalanta, under the guidance of Charles De Ketelaere, Genoa and his former club Ajax are also mentioned.

According to the reports, a reunion with Napoli‑fans seems unlikely.