Napoli’s title challenge boosted by arrival of Manolas

By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:20 PM CDT Sunday, Jun. 30, 2019

ROME - Centre back Kostas Manolas has transferred from Roma to Napoli in a deal worth 36 million euros ($40 million) that should boost the southern club's Serie A title credentials.

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ROME - Centre back Kostas Manolas has transferred from Roma to Napoli in a deal worth 36 million euros ($40 million) that should boost the southern club's Serie A title credentials.

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ROME – Centre back Kostas Manolas has transferred from Roma to Napoli in a deal worth 36 million euros ($40 million) that should boost the southern club’s Serie A title credentials.

Roma announced the transfer on Sunday.

The 28-year-old Manolas joins Kalidou Koulibaly in what could become one of the top centre back pairings in the Italian league.

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 filer, Roma defender Kostas Manolas, left, and Real midfielder Gareth Bale vie for the ball during a Champions League, Group G soccer match between Roma and Real Madrid at the Rome Olympic stadium. Center back Kostas Manolas has transferred from Roma to Napoli in a deal worth 36 million euros ($40 million) that should boost the southern club's Serie A title credentials. Roma announced the transfer on Sunday, June 30, 2019. The 28-year-old Manolas joins Kalidou Koulibaly in what could become one of the top center back pairings in the Italian league. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Napoli hasn’t won Serie A since Diego Maradona led the club to its only two titles in 1987 and 1990 but coach Carlo Ancelotti is bolstering his squad in his second season with the Partenopei.

Manolas replaces Raul Albiol, who is reportedly moving to Villarreal.

Manolas’ crowning achievement with Roma came when he scored the decisive goal against Barcelona to send Roma to the Champions League semifinals in 2018.

Manolas played five seasons with Roma after starting his career in his native Greece.