Matteo Malasomma, a product of Napoli’s youth academy, was a standout performer for their Primavera (Under-19) side during the 2024-25 season. He contributed seven goals and six assists in 31 appearances for the team. Despite his impressive form, the Naples-born forward did not make his senior debut for Napoli, where breaking into the first team has proven challenging amid reported fierce competition. After he failed to make the cut, there were many speculations of his departure from Napoli with reports noting that he arrived in Rotterdam on August 3, 2025 to complete his transfer.
In the latest news of his transfer, Feyenoord have officially announced the signing of Matteo Malasomma from Napoli on a free transfer, with the Dutch club set to pay training compensation to the Serie A champions. Feyenoord confirmed in an announcement that the 18-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a two-year contract with Feyenoord, including an option for a third season until June 2028. Reports claim that Malasomma will be immediately loaned to FC Dordrecht in the Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie, where he will gain valuable first-team experience under former Feyenoord star Dirk Kuyt.
Matteo Malasomma performances in Primavera 1 helped Napoli to secure a promotion
Reports claim that this move for Matteo Malasomma is a significant step in his career. His performances in Italy’s Primavera 1, which helped Napoli secure promotion. His loan move speculations to FC Dordrecht are also considered as a positive for him as it aligns with Feyenoord’s reported strategy of integrating young talents into their system through partnerships with lower-division clubs, as evidenced by their recent loan of Mexican youngster Stephano Carrillo to Dordrecht.
The club, preparing for a Champions League preliminary round clash against Fenerbahçe on August 6, 2025, has also secured Sheffield United’s Anel Ahmedhodžić to strengthen their defense, signaling ambition on multiple fronts. Malasomma’s arrival complements Feyenoord’s reputation for developing young players, with their youth academy and loan partnerships producing talents like Lutsharel Geertruida and Quinten Timber in recent years. However, the financial details of the transfer remain opaque, as an official confirmation on the training compensation fee is still awaited.
