Rafa Marin is officially a new defender for Napoli. The Spanish defender joins on a permanent deal from Real Madrid. "Welcome Rafa!" wrote Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis on his Twitter profile.

Rafa Marín is officially a player of Napoli after an agreement was reached between the Italian club and Real Madrid. The central defender leaves for 12 million euros after a successful season on loan at Alavés, where he accumulated more than 2,500 minutes in 35 matches. The agreement could even reach 22 million euros with additional clauses. Antonio Conte played a crucial role in Rafa Marín's decision, and the opportunity to work under the experienced Italian coach was a significant attraction for the young Spanish defender.

Rafa Marín's transfer to Napoli was closed yesterday. Antonio Conte's insistence on having the Andalusian defender as soon as possible motivated Di Laurentiis to agree to pay 12 million euros for Rafa. Real Madrid retains a buyback option from 2026 for only 25 million euros. Marín passed the medical examination in Rome with Napoli and agreed to be a Napoli player until 2029. The transfer will be officially announced today.

Rafa Marin has arrived at Villa Stuart clinic for medical examinations before signing his contract with Napoli. Real Madrid has sold Rafa Marin to Napoli for 11 million euros, with a buy-back option. If he performs well, Real Madrid can buy him back in 2026 for 25 million euros or in 2027 for 35 million euros. Napoli has the option to pay an additional 10 million euros next year, raising the buy-back clauses to 50 and 70 million euros.

Napoli has reached a final agreement to sign Rafa Marín. The official announcement is awaited.

Rafa Marin is on the verge of transferring to the Italian club Napoli. Despite not playing a single minute for Real Madrid, his performances on loan at Alaves caught the attention of Antonio Conte, the new coach of Napoli. Napoli will pay 12 million EUR initially, with the potential to pay an additional 10 million EUR after Marin's first season. If Real Madrid wants Marin back in 2026, they will have to pay 25 million EUR, or 35 million EUR in 2027. If Napoli pays the additional 10 million EUR, Real Madrid will have to pay double: 50 million EUR in 2026 or 70 million EUR in 2027.

Napoli will acquire Rafa Marin's card for 11 million EUR, but Real Madrid will retain control over the player for the next two seasons.

Rafa Marín is expected to join Napoli as a future prospect but is already prepared to contribute to the team.

Rafa Marin is joining Napoli from Real Madrid. The transfer fee is 11 million euros, with a buyback option for Real Madrid at 25 million euros in 2026 and 35 million euros in 2027.

Rafa Marin, who spent the last season on loan at Alaves, is on the verge of joining Napoli in a deal worth approximately 11 million euros. Real Madrid retains a buy-back option for 25 million euros.