Stefano Antonelli, the agent of Destiny Udogie, revealed that Napoli explored a move for the Italian teenager before he agreed to join Tottenham in the summer.

The 19-year-old left back joined Udinese from Hellas Verona last year and immediately impressed in the North East of Italy, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 35 Serie A appearances for the Bianconeri. His work saw him attract the attention of Tottenham, who paid €18m for his signature last month before sending him back on loan to Udinese.

Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, Antonelli revealed that Napoli were also interested in picking up Udogie in the summer before Spurs beat them to the punch.

“This summer I went to Napoli’s training camp in Dimaro. On that occasion Giuntoli asked me for Udogie, but it was a difficult time. 

“There was a bit of sadness in the environment, we were navigating by sight, we didn’t know the real intentions of president De Laurentiis and there were a number of situations. 

“That wasn’t the right moment to close that negotiation, which at another time could absolutely have been concluded positively.”

The 19-year-old Udogie signed a five-year contract with Tottenham in the summer before returning on loan to Udinese, where he’s continued impressing. The Italian teenager has already scored twice in six appearances this season for the Bianconeri.

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