Andrea Petagna says he has the ‘chance of a lifetime’ at Napoli and reveals how he managed to lose 10 kilos during the lockdown.

"This is a team of great players. Finally I scored, we brought home these three points that are fundamental and give us strength for the match on Thursday in Europa League,” Petagna told Sky Sport after scoring the winner in Benvento-Napoli.

Andrea Petagna says he has the ‘chance of a lifetime’ at Napoli and reveals how he managed to lose 10 kilos during the lockdown.

"This is a team of great players. Finally I scored, we brought home these three points that are fundamental and give us strength for the match on Thursday in Europa League,” Petagna told Sky Sport after scoring the winner in Benvento-Napoli.

Napoli wrapped up a deal to sign the 25-year-old in January but the player only arrived in the summer.

"In the last two years I had scored 30 goals in Serie A, I always played, [Cristiano] Giuntoli has always believed in me and I knew that I would stay here because I think I have important qualities.

“I can improve again with these great players and this great coach".

The former Spal striker lost 10 kilos during the lockdown.

"I knew that this was the for me the chance of a lifetime and I had to be arrive at the best. I am happy to be here, there is everything to improve and do well.

"This is a really strong team. In training there is a very high pace, the games in training are all even.

“The more competition there is, the better it gets. Then the coach makes his choices and we have to stay on track and give our best. When there are opportunities we must be ready.”

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