Napoli and Mario Rui Part Ways: A New Chapter Unfolds

Napoli and defender Mario Rui have agreed to terminate his contract, ending his stay at the club. Rui, who joined initially on loan from AS Roma in 2017, was contracted until June 2026. He played over 170 games for Napoli but fell out of favor with coach Antonio Conte.

In a recent development, Napoli and standout defender Mario Rui have come to a mutual agreement to terminate the player's contract with immediate effect, as announced by the Serie A club on Monday.

Mario Rui, a former Portugal left-back, originally joined Napoli on loan from AS Roma in 2017 before securing a permanent position and extending his contract until June 2026 last year.

Despite his significant contribution of over 170 Serie A games for Napoli, Rui found himself out of favor following the appointment of coach Antonio Conte ahead of the 2024-25 season.

(With inputs from agencies.)