Mandela Keita is being linked with a move from Parma to fellow Serie A side Napoli, with the 23-year-old defensive midfielder emerging as a potential target according to transfer listings.
The Belgium- and Guinea-eligible midfielder, valued at around €12.00m on the transfer market, is currently registered with Parma but has been listed in the latest rumours as a possible recruit for Napoli. The likelihood of the deal remains unclear, with the probability of the move marked simply as “?”, underlining the speculative nature of the links at this stage. No fee structure or contract terms have been reported and there is no public indication over the length of his current agreement with Parma, leaving open the longer‑term possibility that he could allow his deal to run down and become a free agent in future windows.
Keita joined Parma from Royal Antwerp in August 2024 after a series of moves within Belgian football, including multiple spells between Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Antwerp, initially on loan and then permanently. His rapid rise is reflected in his market value history: from €150,000 at OHL in August 2021 to the current €12.00m mark recorded with Parma, an increase driven by consistent performances in top-flight football.
Born in Leuven on 10 May 2002 and standing at 1.80m, Keita is a right-footed specialist in defensive midfield. He came through the youth systems of Genk and Oud-Heverlee Leuven before stepping into senior football in the Belgian Pro League and then moving to Serie A. His experience across two top European leagues, combined with dual Belgium/Guinea nationality, adds international and tactical flexibility that could appeal to a Napoli side often looking to refresh its midfield options.
With no confirmed agreement in place, Keita’s future remains unresolved, but a switch to Napoli would represent another significant step in his career and could further enhance his reputation if the rumoured move eventually materialises.
