SSC Napoli activates renewal clause for Lobotka until 2028

SSC Napoli are set to activate the renewal clause in Slovakian Stanislav Lobotka's contract to extend his stay at the club until 2028, in order to avoid losing him for free at the end of his current deal, according to reports from Corriere dello Sport.

SSC Napoli have a unilateral option that allows them to extend the midfielder's contract for an additional season, which the management intends to do, similar to what happened previously with Frank Anguissa, ensuring that Lobotka remains under the club's control and does not leave for free.

Despite the player's agents being in Italy in recent days, the report confirms that there has been no significant progress on signing a new contract beyond 2028, leaving the idea of a long-term renewal distant for now, while the club retains its right to extend the contract unilaterally.

This comes after a strong start for Lobotka with SSC Napoli this season, where he scored a goal in the win over Bologna. He has also become an important part of coach Massimiliano Allegri's plans in midfield, making the decision to activate the extension clause an important step in maintaining the player's value and future within the club.