Goalkeeper Pepe Reina says he wants to retire at Napoli, but only after winning the Scudetto.
The Spaniard returned to the Partenopei this year after a one-season spell with Bayern Munich, and he seems to have found the place where he wants to settle.
“I don't know if I'm really an idol here, maybe I am,” he told Il Corriere dello Sport. “In any case I feel Napoli's love, and that's been the case from day one.
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina says he wants to retire at Napoli, but only after winning the Scudetto.
The Spaniard returned to the Partenopei this year after a one-season spell with Bayern Munich, and he seems to have found the place where he wants to settle.
“I don't know if I'm really an idol here, maybe I am,” he told Il Corriere dello Sport. “In any case I feel Napoli's love, and that's been the case from day one.
“It was pure, immediate empathy. There was a spark, for me and for my family. We all integrated ourselves here without any problem.
“Maybe that's because they're passionate like we are, I don't know. I've been shown love from the first day. I adore Naples.”
Reina was then asked about Gonzalo Higuain, who is leading Serie A's top scorer charts and is one goal away from the Golden Shoe number one position, with 27 goals this season.
“El Pipa is among the top five strikers in the world. He isn't just an extraordinary player, he's an essential piece of the machinery for us. He'd be the same for anyone who had him. Napoli have the good luck of being able to enjoy him, and we do.
“I think the question of whether I'm talented or charismatic should be left to others. Personally, I feel I'm not lacking in character. I think those who watch us play have a lot of fun.
“I hope – in fact, I'm almost certain – that my career will finish here. I say this bearing my age in mind, too.
“But first I must win the Scudetto with these colours and this people. We would be so proud if we could make this happen. Everyone in Naples would be.”