Key Takeaways:
- Napoli has secured a loan deal for Elif Elmas from RB Leipzig for a fee of 2 million euros
- The Italian club holds an option to purchase Elmas permanently next summer for 16 million euros
- Elmas, who spent the latter half of last season at Torino, has opted to return to Naples to play under Antonio Conte
Transfer Details and Financial Terms
Napoli have arranged the return of North Macedonian midfielder Elif Elmas on loan from RB Leipzig sources told SportingPedia. The deal will see the Partenopei pay 2 million euros for the temporary move, with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer for 16 million euros.
🚨🔵⚪️ Elif Elmas to Napoli, here we go! Deal in place for loan with buy clause as Elmas returns to Napoli from RB Leipzig.
Elmas has agreed immediately to the move weeks ago as he only wanted Napoli ahead of other options.
Back. 🔙🇲🇰 pic.twitter.com/GLanIUiVDJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2025
| Player | From | To | Loan Fee (€) | Buyout Option (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elif Elmas | RB Leipzig | Napoli | 2,000,000 | 16,000,000 |
Career Path and Recent Movements
The 25-year-old midfielder made a switch to RB Leipzig at the beginning of 2024 after the German side paid 23 million euros to secure his signature from Napoli. During the second portion of last season, Elmas was loaned to Torino, where there were expectations for a longer stay with the club nicknamed the Bulls. However, Elmas has ultimately chosen a return to the Diego Maradona Stadium for the upcoming campaign.
Return to Naples Under Antonio Conte
With Antonio Conte now at the helm, Napoli have successfully enticed Elmas back to the squad, offering him another spell with the team where he previously made his mark. The move is viewed as an important step for the club’s ambitions and squad depth for the forthcoming season.
