Official: Miguel Gutierrez moves to Bayer Leverkusen in €30m deal

Official (Ufficiale) confirmation came that left‑back Miguel Gutierrez has left Napoli after a single season to become a Bayer Leverkusen player. The 30‑year‑old defender departs the Campania capital and Serie A, ending his brief spell in Italy.

Si concludes the Napoli adventure after just one campaign, with the club announcing the transfer as final. The move marks a swift exit for the Spaniard, who had arrived only last summer.

Bayer Leverkusen have secured Gutierrez on a permanent deal, making him their newest signing. Napoli confirmed the registration change, confirming the player’s new club.

Press rumours suggest the outgoing operation allows Aurelio De Laurentiis’s Napoli to receive a sum of €30 million, with a further €2 million possible as performance‑related bonuses. The figure reflects the total agreed compensation for the Spanish left‑back.

Gutierrez was originally bought from Girona for €18 million, signing a contract that runs until 2030. The purchase price will be fully reflected in Napoli’s accounts from the 2026 financial statements onward.

Napoli amortises player registrations over the length of the contract, applying decreasing percentages each year. Because Gutierrez signed a five‑year deal, the first‑year amortisation rate is 40 % of the historic cost, equating to €10.8 million on the books.

Consequently, the sale should generate a capital gain of €19.2 million for Napoli. The gain results from the difference between the €30 million fee and the €10.8 million amortised value.

Overall, the transaction delivers a positive financial impact, as Napoli will no longer bear the amortisation charge or the player’s gross salary, saving an estimated €9.66 million in the 2026/27 budget.