Monza Shows Interest in Cyril Ngonge Amid Napoli’s Transfer Struggles
Monza may play a significant role in helping Napoli by inquiring about the availability of Cyril Ngonge, as reported by Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà. The Partenopei find themselves in a difficult situation, needing to offload players before adding new ones. They received a financial boost this week by selling Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce for €6 million plus add-ons.
Following this sale, Napoli is already poised to reinvest, having agreed to a loan deal for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile at €3 million, plus an additional €1 million in bonuses, with a future purchase option worth €27 million at the end of the season. However, the club still needs to reduce the roster of players not aligned with new coach Max Allegri’s vision.
Monza’s Interest in Ngonge
According to Pedullà, Monza has made inquiries regarding Ngonge, who has also been linked with a move to Palermo. Despite previous interest, the 26-year-old seems hesitant to accept a transfer to Serie B.
Ngonge joined Napoli from Hellas Verona for €20 million in January 2024 but had a challenging time establishing himself within the squad, resulting in multiple loan spells to Torino and then Espanyol. During his loan periods, he managed to score one goal and provide four assists across 32 competitive appearances last season.
Ngonge’s current contract extends until June 2028, making it feasible for Monza to negotiate a loan with an option to buy, which could become mandatory if they secure their place in Serie A.
Monza might be able to do Napoli a big favour, as Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà claims they asked for the availability of Cyril Ngonge, who was also linked to Palermo.
The Partenopei are in a bind because they need to make sales before signing any new players, and received a boost when selling Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce this week for €6m plus add-ons.
NAPLES, ITALY – JULY 14: New SSC Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri is unveiled at Teatro di San Carlo on July 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
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Now they are already set to reinvest with a deal agreed for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile, on loan for €3m plus €1m add-ons, then an option to buy at the end of the season for another €27m.
They still need to whittle down the squad of players who are not part of new coach Max Allegri’s project.
Monza ask after Ngonge
BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Cyril Ngonge of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Torino FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
According to Sportitalia’s expert Pedullà, Monza have contacted them to ask for Ngonge.
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The 26-year-old had been linked to Palermo, but seems reticent to accept a transfer into Serie B.
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 17: Cyril Ngonge of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Vitinha of Genoa CFC during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Genoa CFC – Serie A TIM at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 17, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Napoli paid €20m to buy Ngonge from Hellas Verona in January 2024, but he struggled to make an impact and was sent on a series of loans to Torino and then Espanyol.
Between the two clubs, he scored one goal with four assists in 32 competitive appearances last season.
His contract runs to June 2028, so it is possible Monza could engineer a loan with option to buy, becoming an obligation if they survive in Serie A.
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