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Mertens: ‘I’d lose teeth for Napoli’
Mertens: ‘I’d lose teeth for Napoli’
Dries Mertens said he’d gladly lose another two teeth against Feyenoord if that meant Napoli getting through to the Champions League Round of 16. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT and the Partenopei need both a victory in Holland and for Manchester City to beat Shakhtar Donetsk away from home. The task has […]
Van Beek: ‘Napoli stronger than Shakhtar’
Van Beek: ‘Napoli stronger than Shakhtar’
Feyenoord defender Sven van Beek believes Napoli “are a stronger team than Shakhtar Donetsk,” but will try to halt their Champions League progress. It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 GMT and the Partenopei need both a victory and for Manchester City to beat Shakhtar in order to progress. “They are both good sides, but […]
Napoli offer Ounas for Verdi
Napoli offer Ounas for Verdi
Bologna have joined Inter in pushing for Bologna talent Simone Verdi during the January window and could offer Adam Ounas in exchange. Verdi is a 25-year-old right-sided winger who can also play on the left or as a support striker. He is remarkably two-footed, to the degree that he recently scored free kicks with both […]
‘Feyenoord want to win’
‘Feyenoord want to win’
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says Feyenoord “want to beat Napoli” tomorrow, despite having nothing to play for. The Dutch side have already been eliminated from the Champions League, while the Partenopei need a win to have any chance of progressing to the Last 16. Even that may not be enough, as they’re also relying on Manchester […]
Howedes: ‘Infinite disappointment’
Howedes: ‘Infinite disappointment’
Juventus defender Benedikt Howedes expresses his “infinite disappointment” after his latest injury setback. The German international finally made his debut for the Bianconeri in a 3-0 win over Crotone, but he picked up an injury ahead of Friday’s Napoli game which will keep him out until 2018. “Dear fans, thank you very much for all […]
Ghoulam: ‘Proud to play for Napoli’
Ghoulam: ‘Proud to play for Napoli’
Faouzi Ghoulam is “proud” after renewing his Napoli contract, and calls himself Neapolitan. The Algerian is out with a cruciate ligament injury, but it was officially confirmed today that he has renewed his contract until June 30, 2022. “Proud and happy to be part of this great project,” Ghoulam posted on his official Twitter page. […]
Agent: ‘Napoli won’t sell Giaccherini’
Agent: ‘Napoli won’t sell Giaccherini’
Emanuele Giaccherini’s agent laments his client’s lack of game time but “for Napoli he’s unsellable”. The Italian international moved to the San Paolo from Sunderland in the summer of 2016, but he’s only made one start and has only ever played 358 minutes for the Partenopei across Serie A and the Champions League. “When [Lorenzo] […]
Insigne run ends at 60
Insigne run ends at 60
Lorenzo Insigne’s omission from the Napoli squad to face Feyenoord means he ends a run of 60 consecutive starts. The Italian international went off injured in the loss to Juventus on Friday, and wasn’t deemed fit enough to be included in the squad for the Champions League match. The Partenopei have to win to have […]
Chiriches set for Napoli renewal
Chiriches set for Napoli renewal
Vlad Chiriches will be offered a new Napoli contract, according to reports, tying him to the club until 2022. The centre-back joined the Partenopei from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2015, and he’s made six appearances in all competitions so far this season. According to Sky, Coach Maurizio Sarri has been impressed with the […]
Official: Ghoulam renews with Napoli
Official: Ghoulam renews with Napoli
Napoli have announced that Faouzi Ghoulam has renewed his contract, keeping him at the San Paolo until 2022. The Algerian’s deal was due to expire on June 30 next year, and there was speculation today that a contract offer had been taken off the table. This morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport claimed the Partenopei were wary […]