Ghoulam: ‘Never thought of leaving’

Faouzi Ghoulam insists “I never thought of leaving” Napoli, and targets the Scudetto this season.

The Algerian international signed a new contract earlier this month, ending months of speculation over his future.

“I had decided to stay at Napoli a long time ago,” Ghoulam told Il Mattino.

“The directors knew I never thought of leaving.

Faouzi Ghoulam insists “I never thought of leaving” Napoli, and targets the Scudetto this season.

The Algerian international signed a new contract earlier this month, ending months of speculation over his future.

“I had decided to stay at Napoli a long time ago,” Ghoulam told Il Mattino.

“The directors knew I never thought of leaving.

“I stayed for that thing there [the Scudetto]. Napoli have given me everything, they transformed but me but they also made me superstitious – the fans don’t want to say that word and I won’t say it.”