Alex Meret’s representative has confirmed that the contractual tenure of the goalkeeper will undergo an automatic extension, contingent upon certain performance metrics. However, negotiations are underway to explore the possibility of reaching a new contractual agreement. Meret’s existing contract is set to expire in June 2024, but his agent, Federico Pastorello, remains unperturbed by this prospect.
According to Pastorello, Meret’s contract contains a provision for automatic renewal if he achieves 70 percent of appearances in a given season, a clause to be activated by the club. Nevertheless, this extension would be effective for only one additional year, prompting proactive discussions regarding a prospective new deal with the club. Expressing contentment with Meret’s tenure at the club and emphasizing his client’s desire to deliberate on the potential for continued association, Pastorello iterates the imminent engagement with the club to discern the feasibility of reaching a new contractual accord.
In the eventuality that mutual agreement on a new contract proves unattainable, Pastorello intimates a readiness to explore alternative options. This stance is reinforced with a reference to a precedent involving Piotr Zielinski, implying a potential departure from Napoli if contractual negotiations falter. With Meret’s current contract set to expire in June 2025, the implication of a potential departure in the upcoming summer transfer window is apparent.
Having been acquired from Udinese in 2018 for a fee of €26 million following an initial loan spell, Meret, who will celebrate his 27th birthday this Friday, represents a significant asset for Napoli.