09.11.2026 17:40
Noa Lang, who returned to Napoli after playing on loan at Galatasaray, is drawing backlash due to problems with the fans. While his failure to apologize to the fans after the Porto defeat increased tension, he faced protests after his reaction toward the stands in the Lazio match. The Italian press announced that Napoli management plans to send Lang away during the January transfer window.
Dutch winger Noa Lang, who played on loan at Galatasaray in the second half of last season, has once again become the focus of a crisis due to the problems he experienced with the fans at the Italian club Napoli, where he returned at the start of the season.
TENSION ESCALATED IN THE LAZIO MATCH
After the 4-1 Champions League defeat to Porto, while the entire team went to the away stand to apologize to the fans, Noa Lang's failure to join the team drew the fans' reaction. The tension in question peaked in the Serie A clash against Lazio. The 27-year-old footballer, who was whistled by the stands throughout the match, after setting up Napoli's equalizing goal, put his hands to his ears and made a gesture toward the stands meaning "I can't hear you." With the final whistle, the player, who headed straight for the dressing room, became the target of the fans' protests.
DEPARTURE IN JANUARY LIKELY
According to information in the Italian press, after the relationship between the player and the stands broke down, the Napoli management is open to offloading Noa Lang during the January transfer window.
EXPECTED TRANSFER FEE
It is stated that Napoli will consider offers in the 15-20 million Euro range for the Dutch winger, who was transferred from PSV for a fee of 25 million Euros in the summer of 2025.
INTERESTED CLUBS
Among the clubs closely monitoring the player's situation are his former team Galatasaray, as well as Ajax, Atalanta, and Genoa.