Gonzalo Higuain explained why he opted to join Napoli
rather than Arsenal or Juventus. “They wanted to build a winning team.”
The striker left Real Madrid and sparked a bidding war
throughout Europe until he eventually signed for the Partenopei.
“When a man like Aurelio De Laurentiis spends that much
money to have you, you can’t help but be grateful,” Pipita told In Casa Napoli.
“I thank Real Madrid, where I spent seven years and
learned so much from players like Van Nistelrooy, Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo,
but last summer I realised it was time for a change of scenery.
“I chose Napoli because this city is fantastic for anyone
who plays football. Did Juve want me? When I heard that I was going to leave
Spain, I was linked with many sides including Juve, but I chose Napoli and they
wanted to build a winning team.”
Yet Napoli are 17 points adrift of Serie A leaders
Juventus and crashed out of the Europa League.
“The construction of a great side requires time and hard
work. Against opponents of the calibre of Juventus, Borussia Dortmund or
Arsenal, Napoli always put in great performances.
“In the League we dropped too many points against smaller
clubs. It is an issue of concentration, experience and winning mentality that
is earned over time.
“Juventus and Roma are protagonists of a fantastic
season, but our campaign has also been very positive. Don’t forget Napoli
changed Coach, many players and the tactical system. Now we are third in Serie
A and in May we’ll play Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia Final.
“We are truly a family in this squad and the atmosphere
is fantastic. I am not the Italy Coach, but if Lorenzo Insigne went to the
World Cup it’d be wonderful for him and for Napoli.”
Culled from Football Italian
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