Napoli are on the verge of completing the signing of Dutch winger Noa Lang from PSV for a reported fee of €28 million, including resale clauses. As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, the deal looks done, with Lang even accepting a lower wage of €2.8 million to push through the move.

Lang arrives with strong attacking credentials: 11 goals and 10 assists in his last full Eredivisie season. Primarily a left winger, he can also play across the front line and has excelled as a second striker, No. 10, or even a false 9. His versatility, flair, and creativity could inject much-needed unpredictability into Napoli’s attack—especially under a tactician like Antonio Conte.

But there are red flags.

🔹 Tactical Fit? Lang is a free spirit—often drifting across zones and demanding freedom. Conte, known for structure and discipline, may not grant him that luxury. Whether Lang will adapt to Conte’s rigid positional system remains a big question.

🔹 Defensive Workrate: Under Conte, wide players are expected to track back and defend deep. Lang, used to the high-press attacking philosophy of PSV and Club Brugge, will need to adjust to Serie A’s tactical discipline.

🔹 Character Concerns: Reports suggest Lang had locker room tensions with Ten Hag and the Dutch national team, even earning the nickname “trouble.” Conte’s man-management will be tested.

🔹 Serie A Unknown: Lang has no Serie A experience. He’s shined in the Champions League and Eredivisie, but the Italian top flight is a different beast—with stronger defenses and tactical rigidity.

Still, there’s reason to believe in his potential. His link-up play, incisive crosses, and ability to create in tight spaces could thrive alongside players like De Bruyne, Lukaku, and McTominay. If managed well, Lang could become a breakout star in Serie A.

Verdict: A high-risk, high-reward move for Napoli. If Conte unlocks Lang’s potential and reins in the chaos, this could be a game-changing signing.