Former Napoli Captain Pino Taglialatela has hailed Marek Hamsik, believing that he has is 'one of the most important' in the club's history

The 48-year old made 178 appearances for the club between 1993 and 1999, rejecting moves to bigger clubs during a financial crisis for the Partenopei.

"Hamsik has a special character, and I really feel represented by him," the Naples-born goalkeeper told Canale 21.

"It’s a pride for us, even for those like me who wore this shirt and the captain's armband.

Former Napoli Captain Pino Taglialatela has hailed Marek Hamsik, believing that he has is 'one of the most important' in the club's history

The 48-year old made 178 appearances for the club between 1993 and 1999, rejecting moves to bigger clubs during a financial crisis for the Partenopei.

"Hamsik has a special character, and I really feel represented by him," the Naples-born goalkeeper told Canale 21.

"It’s a pride for us, even for those like me who wore this shirt and the captain's armband.

"He’s a very serious athlete as well as a champion. Also this week he welcomed Maradona with grace, leaving room for all his other teammates.

"He is a man who lets his play do the talking, he doesn’t use social media too much.

"I do not like these scriptwriters that make comparisons. He’s one of the most important players in the history of Napoli."

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