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What happened: Galatasaray are not expected to trigger the €30 million buy option on Noa Lang, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Dutch winger, on loan from Napoli, will return to the Italian club this summer barring a late change of plans. Napoli will then need to find Lang a new destination.

Why it matters: The decision leaves Napoli with a surplus attacker and no immediate buyer at the price they paid PSV last summer. For Galatasaray, walking away from the clause signals they value the spend elsewhere as the Turkish title race winds down. The non-activation reshapes the summer winger market for clubs shopping below €30m.

What to watch: Watch for Napoli's next move on Lang once the loan formally lapses, and whether a Premier League or Bundesliga side enters at a reduced fee. Earlier reporting flagged the same trajectory.

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