Napoli's conti conundrum: noa lang hails alisson santos, eyes potential return

Napoli's Noa Lang has praised his Brazilian teammate Alisson Santos, who replaced him at the club, calling him a 'craque' or star player. Lang's comments on Instagram came after Alisson helped Napoli to victory over Cremonese.

Lang's napoli stint marred by controversy

Lang's time at Napoli was marked by controversy, with the Dutch winger initially touted as a key signing by manager Antonio Conte. However, his performances failed to live up to expectations, and he was eventually loaned out to Turkish side Galatasaray in January.

Despite the setbacks, Lang has shown class by publicly praising Alisson, who joined Napoli in the same transfer window as Lang's departure. Lang's gesture has won him praise from Napoli fans, who appreciate his honesty and humility.

The possibility of Lang returning to Napoli next season is still open, with Galatasaray reportedly interested in keeping him. However, Napoli's plans will depend on Conte's future at the club and whether Lang can regain the form that initially attracted Napoli to him.

In the meantime, Lang's comments on Alisson serve as a reminder of the high standards expected at Napoli. While Lang's Napoli stint was ultimately unsuccessful, his willingness to acknowledge Alisson's quality demonstrates his professionalism and sportsmanship.