Marek Hamsik insists he is “staying at Napoli in order to win after seven splendid years together.”
The Slovak had perhaps his worst individual campaign at the San Paolo after injury problems and a six-month goal drought, but never lost the support of the fans.
Marek Hamsik insists he is “staying at Napoli in order to win after seven splendid years together.”
The Slovak had perhaps his worst individual campaign at the San Paolo after injury problems and a six-month goal drought, but never lost the support of the fans.
“I thank the fans for the affection they have always shown me. These have been seven splendid years together and we will continue in future too. I want to repay the people for their faith,” Hamsik told Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
“I had the first serious injury of my career. These problems are always going to affect performance, but I want to give more to the team.
“I am happy and proud to wear the captain’s armband. I will never forget lifting the Coppa Italia trophy for the rest of my life. It made me so proud.”
Hamsik committed his future to the Partenopei despite rumours linking him with Manchester United and Inter.
“I have always said and will continue say I believe in this project and want to continue so I can win with Napoli!
“It was a great season and a fantastic Champions League campaign, while we must improve in Serie A. I’ve been here for seven years, the growth process continues and we hope to do even better.
“We really want to win the Scudetto and the club will improve the squad so that we can reach this objective.”
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“It was important to win in the first year under Rafa Benitez, as it’s tough starting a new journey with a new Coach and many different players.”