Napoli Eye Mika Godts as Squad Revamp Under Conte Continues
Napoli aren't known for dragging their feet during the transfer window, and this year is no exception. Word out of Belgium has it that Napoli have kicked off talks with Ajax for Mika Godts—the flashy 20-year-old winger whose stock is rising fast. While things are still early and the deal’s nowhere near done, the move shows Napoli’s intent to refresh their attack under new boss Antonio Conte.
So, who is Mika Godts? He's not just another academy product. Godts first turned heads at KRC Genk, a Belgian club famous for producing top talent. In January 2023, Ajax snapped him up, seeing his promise. Since then, Godts has done more than just blend in—he nailed down a spot in Ajax's attack, playing mainly on the left wing but easily flipping to the right or slipping behind the striker when called for. Last season, he chalked up eight goals and seven assists across 47 matches. Solid numbers for a 20-year-old, right?
Conte will value Godts’ versatility. This is a player who can swing out wide or drop into a deeper creative role—the kind of tactical wild card managers love. The pressure on Napoli to find just the right fit is even greater since Giacomo Raspadori was sold to Atletico Madrid for €26 million. Godts doesn't just fill a hole; he brings options and energy, fitting the profile of players Conte likes to work with.
Napoli aren't strangers to shopping in the Eredivisie. Not long ago, they brought in Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven. It looks suspiciously like a plan—Conte and his recruitment team targeting young, adaptable wingers from the Dutch league who can turn up the tempo and add threat on both sides of the pitch. Godts, with his ability to drift between the lines or hug the touchline, would sit well alongside Lang to freshen up Napoli’s attack.
Napoli’s Ambition and Godts’ Star on the Rise
The club has set its sights high for the coming season, and fans have been craving a bit of excitement after last year’s mixed campaign. There’s no hiding the fact that Napoli’s frontline lost an edge with Raspadori’s exit, and several familiar faces are rumored to be heading out soon too. Adding a dynamic youngster with sharp numbers like Godts is a bold signal that Napoli want to keep their competitive edge sharp.
Of course, nothing in transfers is ever straightforward. Negotiations are only just kicking off. Reports from Sacha Tavolieri, a well-connected Belgian transfer watcher, make it clear that there’s still "a very long way" before anything becomes official. But the interest itself says plenty about where Napoli want to head this summer—more youth, more pace, more unpredictability.
With Conte pulling the strings and a board committed to bold moves, Napoli fans could soon be watching Mika Godts whipping in crosses at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The question is, can Napoli land their man before someone else jumps ahead?
