Napoli confirms knee surgery for Buongiorno
Napoli confirmed Alessandro Buongiorno will undergo knee surgery in the coming days.
The defender struggled with knee pain towards the end of last season, and new scans have led to the decision for surgery.
After helping Napoli win the Serie A title in 2024-2025, Buongiorno played a more prominent role under Antonio Conte, who has since left his role as coach, last season.
The 27 year-old played 33 Serie A games last season as Napoli finished second, 11 points behind champion Inter.
"Alessandro Buongiorno underwent a specialist medical consultation in Barcelona today, which revealed the need for surgery to repair the root of the medial meniscus in his right knee," a Napoli statement read.
"The Italian defender will undergo surgery in the coming days."
Buongiorno could face several months on the sidelines, meaning Napoli could enter the market for a central defender.
Massimiliano Allegri's side will begin its Serie A campaign on 22 August against Genoa, which is followed by fixtures against Como and Inter.
