Candreva: ‘Never rejected Napoli’

Antonio Candreva “never rejected” Napoli, but always wanted to move to Inter this summer.

The Italian international’s situation was one of the longest-running transfer sagas of this summer, with reports he rejected the Partenopei in order to force through his move to San Siro.

“I never rejected anyone,” Candreva insisted at his official Inter presentation.

Antonio Candreva “never rejected” Napoli, but always wanted to move to Inter this summer.

The Italian international’s situation was one of the longest-running transfer sagas of this summer, with reports he rejected the Partenopei in order to force through his move to San Siro.

“I never rejected anyone,” Candreva insisted at his official Inter presentation.

“I don’t know if Napoli spoke with Lazio. Inter always wanted me, and I’m glad I chose Inter. I want to honour the Nerazzurri shirt in the best way.”

Juventus have won the Scudetto for the past five years in a row, can the Beneamata challenge them?

“They’ve won the last Scudetti, so they’ll be a very hard team to beat. We want to improve on last season and we’re aiming to do well in every competition.”

Mauro Icardi has been linked with a move away from the club, does Candreva expect to be setting-up the striker this season?

“He’s a great striker and our captain, but I won’t promise assists. I just want to celebrate with him and my teammates.

“Will he stay? We haven’t talked about it, but I think he’ll stay. The important thing is that we all win together.”