Antonio Di Natale believes Napoli are signing ‘the new Gianluigi Buffon’ in Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret.

Meret is expected to join Napoli in a €35m deal, while Di Natale played with the 21-year-old towards the end of his prolific spell with Udinese.

“I saw him grow in all aspects, both technically and in terms of character,” the former Italy striker told Radio Kiss Kiss.

Antonio Di Natale believes Napoli are signing ‘the new Gianluigi Buffon’ in Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret.

Meret is expected to join Napoli in a €35m deal, while Di Natale played with the 21-year-old towards the end of his prolific spell with Udinese.

“I saw him grow in all aspects, both technically and in terms of character,” the former Italy striker told Radio Kiss Kiss.

“Napoli have secured a goalkeeper for the next 10 years. For me, he’s the new Buffon.”

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