Zenit denied they have been “in any negotiations with Napoli for Axel Witsel,” despite the Italian club’s radio station saying a deal was close.
The Belgium international midfielder is notorious for complicated transfers sagas and this summer seems to be no different.
Zenit denied they have been “in any negotiations with Napoli for Axel Witsel,” despite the Italian club’s radio station saying a deal was close.
The Belgium international midfielder is notorious for complicated transfers sagas and this summer seems to be no different.
“Zenit Football Club is not and will not be in any negotiations with Napoli for the transfer of Axel Witsel,” a Press officer told Russian news agency TASS.
Curiously, the news agency specifically named our website for reporting the story on radio station Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
The radio station noted there was an agreement with both Zenit and the player’s entourage after he had been close to Everton.
Sky Sport Italia also claimed the deal was close for €23m plus bonuses, with a four-year contract worth €2.7m per season.