Napoli’s salary spending jumps to €160m this season
Napoli’s wage bill has hit a record €160 million for the new season, up from €110 million last year. La Gazzetta dello Sport cites fresh signings, contract renewals, and the club’s push to lock its spot among Europe’s elite as the main drivers of the rise.
Big-name signings have driven much of the rise. Kevin De Bruyne joins on €5.5m a year, while Rasmus Højlund will cost €5m. Romelu Lukaku, signed last summer, is one of the top earners at €6m, with Scott McTominay on €3m. New deals for Alex Meret, Frank Anguissa, and soon Matteo Politano have added more weight to the bill.
The €160m bill covers wages for both players and coaches, with Antonio Conte and his staff adding a large share. Club chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has backed Conte hard, set on giving the squad the tools to fight at the top level.
This 35% leap in spending shows De Laurentiis’ bold plan. Under him, Napoli rose from shaky finances to Scudetto champs. Now, building on last year’s crown, he aims to shape a squad built for lasting runs in Europe.
Still, the expense shows bold intent but brings clear risk. Holding a wage bill this high may depend on steady Champions League spots and deep runs in Europe.
