Napoli has shown serious interest in signing Johan Manzambi, the German Freiburg player, to serve as a replacement for the Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne, who will be sidelined for several months due to injury.

Manzambi has been one of Freiburg's standout players recently, attracting the attention of several European clubs thanks to his physical strength and tactical versatility in midfield.

Manzambi is tied to a long-term contract with Freiburg that runs until 2030, without a release clause, which could complicate Napoli's negotiations and make the deal dependent on how willing the German club is to consider offers.

Napoli is expected to intensify its efforts in the coming period to compensate for De Bruyne's absence with a player capable of making an immediate impact, with Manzambi being one of the top options on the coaching staff's table.