Napoli’s title challenge boosted by arrival of Manolas

ROME (AP) — Center back Kostas Manolas has transferred from Roma to Napoli in a deal worth 36 million euros ($40 million) that should boost the southern club’s Serie A title credentials.
Roma announced the transfer on Sunday.
The 28-year-old Manolas joins Kalidou Koulibaly in what could become one of the top center back pairings in the Italian league.
Napoli hasn’t won Serie A since Diego Maradona led the club to its only two titles in 1987 and 1990 but coach Carlo Ancelotti is