Lazar Samardzic was linked with a transfer to Napoli in January, but the transfer fell through for various reasons.

Lazar Samardzic was very close to joining Napoli last season but the transfer did not materialize.

Lazar Samardzic showed interest in joining Napoli. However, the operation never took off due to excessive commission demands from the player's father, Mladen, and lack of agreement between the clubs. Udinese asked for 25 million EUR, but Napoli's offers were lower. The negotiations did not proceed as De Laurentiis did not agree to the 3 million EUR commission demand.

In January, there were contacts between Napoli and Samardzic, but an agreement was not reached between the clubs and the player.