Albiol move is official

Real Madrid and Napoli formally announced Raúl Albiol's move to Napoli, where the centre-back will join José Callejón and Rafa Benítez. Real Madrid did not mention how much the deal is worth in its press release, but the club will receive €11 million for the defender. Napoli stated that Albiol has signed on a four-year deal.

The next player set to follow in his footsteps could be Higuaín, as sources in Italy report that the two clubs have reached a deal for the Argentine. Pepe Reina also looks set to play at Napoli next season as his loan move has all but been agreed.

Having lost Cavani, De Laurentiis' is strengthening the team in a bid to maintain its momentum and challenge Juventus for the Serie A title.