Overview

• Napoli confirmed the permanent signing from Girona after tests at Rome’s Villa Stuart, with Aurelio De Laurentiis announcing it before the club statement.
• The transfer is reported at €18 million plus €2 million in add-ons, with Girona and Real Madrid each receiving 50% due to prior terms.
• Gutierrez is a Real Madrid academy graduate who made 113 appearances for Girona and has represented Spain at Under‑21 and Olympic level.
• He becomes Napoli’s ninth addition of the summer window as the champions prepare to open their Serie A campaign at Sassuolo on Saturday.
• The left-back arrives with recent Champions League experience following Girona’s participation last season.