Napoli winger David Neres flies to London for ankle surgery, out for over 2 months

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: David Neres of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Lewis Ferguson of Bologna during the Supercoppa Italiana Final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at King Saud University Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Napoli winger David Neres took a flight to London in the morning and will undergo ankle surgery that will keep him on the sidelines for over two months.

Napoli winger Neres travelled to London on Sunday morning to undergo ankle surgery.

David Neres to have surgery in London

Il Mattino posted a Facebook picture of Neres at the Naples airport this morning, right before boarding the flight for the UK.

Gazzetta reported earlier this week that the Brazilian was expected to undergo surgery to resolve an injury in his ankle tendon.

David Neres out for over two months

According to Il Mattino, Neres will remain on the treatment table for over two months, returning to action in April.