Gokhan Inler reveals his reasons to choose Napoli over Juventus: Serie A news
Former Udinese midfielder, Gokhan Inler, has revealed the reasons that tempted him to join Italian side, Napoli, this summer.
The Swiss international attracted interest from host of Italian clubs including Juventus and A.S http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 too but he opted to sign for Walter Mazzarri’s team instead. The 27-year-old admitted that President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, was influential in his decision to move to Stadio San Paolo. He insisted that Laurentiis provided him with all the guarantees and convinced him of the club’s ambitions.
He also revealed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Morgan-De-Sanctis-c26801 and Marek Hamsik, played a huge role in his move to Napoli. The former F.C Zurich star admitted that he is extremely happy to join one of the biggest clubs in the world and is eagerly looking forward to play next season.
Inler is delighted to play for a team which is capable of playing in world’s biggest competition, UEFA Champions League. He added that the chance of playing in Europe also influenced him to join Napoli.
Talking to the reporters Inler said, “The President did everything he could to get me. His insistence was a vital factor. I also spoke to Morgan De Sanctis and Marek Hamsik who pushed me to accept. I’ve arrived at a great club and this could be fundamental for my career. I’ve taken a big step up in coming here. Now I just want to win.”
“Taking part in the Champions League was important, but I primarily took into account the club’s prospects which are important for my professional future.”
Inler is confident of breaking into the Azzurri first team immediately but he is also aware of the competition for places at the club. The Swiss star is confident that he will easily adjust in unusual tactics of Walter Mazzarri and wants to become an important figure in the team.
The 27-year-old also revealed the interest from Juventus but he rejected them because Napoli had been tracking him for more than two years. Inler is expected to replace http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Walter-Gargano-c36598 in the central midfield role in the upcoming season.
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