Gonzalo Higuain has insisted that he never thought of leaving Napoli for Barcelona this summer.
The Argentine striker was heavily linked with a switch to Camp Nou during the World Cup, with international teammate Lionel Messi claiming he would ‘love to play’ with the former Real Madrid man at club level.
Gonzalo Higuain has insisted that he never thought of leaving Napoli for Barcelona this summer.
The Argentine striker was heavily linked with a switch to Camp Nou during the World Cup, with international teammate Lionel Messi claiming he would ‘love to play’ with the former Real Madrid man at club level.
However, the 26-year-old has reiterated his desire to stay in Naples, and his ambition of winning the Scudetto.
“I have never commented on this issue,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport. “But I will tell the truth.
“I was only thinking about the World Cup at the time, and then my return to Napoli.
“I remained calm. If Messi said certain things then I can only be flattered. I believe that every player in the world would love to play alongside such a great champion.
“But this does not mean that I want to leave here.
“I was desperate to win the World Cup and the Scudetto, like Maradona did in 1986. The first dream has gone, but I am sure I will realise the second in May.
“I don’t want to talk too much about the upcoming season though, because we could easily lose side of the Champions League qualifier we have.
“I am completely ready for that match. I can still remember the disappointment I felt last year going out on goal difference.”