Noa Lang has confirmed that his father and agent had explored a possible transfer to Milan earlier than his switch from PSV to Napoli was accomplished, however has defined that the press made the scenario out to be an even bigger deal than what it was in actuality.
The 26-year-old was formally introduced as a brand new Napoli participant earlier this week, turning into the membership’s third new signing of the summer time, following Luca Marianucci and Kevin De Bruyne, who’ve since been joined by Lorenzo Lucca on mortgage with an choice to purchase from Udinese.
Romelu Lukaku, Noa Lang and Kevin De Bruyne in pre-season coaching with Napoli (Image @noano through Instagram)
Lang sat down for his introductory in entrance of the media on Sunday, discussing plenty of matters together with , the strain of changing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Napoli and his life away from the pitch.
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Lang on Napoli and Milan talks and changing Kvaratskhelia
Lang confirmed that Napoli had made an try and signal him in the course of the winter switch window following the departure of Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain, however defined that the Partenopei have been pressured to attend till the summer time.
“Within the winter, there was already the chance to hitch Napoli, which I already wished within the winter however PSV didn’t let me return then,” Lang instructed the press. “After which really, on the finish of the season, Napoli got here again once more and for me it was only a massive step, a dream and an honour to play for a crew like Napoli.
Noa Lang Indicators for Napoli (Picture: SSC Napoli)
“I used to be pushing actually laborious, additionally with my agent: ‘Is it completed, is it completed?’
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“In the long run, I’m right here so I’m actually pleased.”
Lang additionally defined that there had been exploratory talks with fellow Serie A aspect Milan, however the participant feels that the press exaggerated the scenario.
“Actually, that’s what the press made it. It was (additional away) than the place the press introduced it. It wasn’t that near be trustworthy. My father and my agent had some conferences with them, however there was nothing concrete to be trustworthy.”
The Netherlands worldwide additionally spoke concerning the ‘strain’ of changing fan-favourite Kvaratskhelia, however he confidently brushed apart any suggestion of nervousness.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates Napoli-Monza (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
“I do know Khvicha is, in fact, a giant participant, however I’m right here to make my very own historical past with the membership. I really feel actually assured about it and I really feel actually prepared for it and I really feel the arrogance of the membership, so, andiamo.”