Arkadiusz Milik when he was separated at home to Napoli, he played the match with the Polish national team against Italy as a starter. The player then gave a long interview to Sportowefakty.pl attacking the Azzurri for their behavior towards him: “Napoli wanted to extend and put me in front of a crossroads: sign the renewal or leave. I decided to try something new elsewhere. My agent was looking for a new solution, some teams got interested and we talked. The pandemic, however, has complicated things, even for other players besides me. I don’t want to name the teams that have sought me but the truth is that for some proposals I had given the green light but the teams in question did not find an agreement with Napoli and I had to stay. ”
What happened with Roma?
“I made the visits and they went well. The club had also made an announcement about it. But I don’t want to say which team I was closest to. Although I confirm that it is an Italian team.”
The Napoli fans have accused you of thinking only about money, what do you think?
“If my future depended on money, I would have already renewed with Napoli because the conditions of the offer were very good. The life of an athlete is beautiful but short. I am 26 years old, I want to grow and become a better player. I think this is it. the right time to try a new challenge. I am a person who follows my feelings. Doing something against myself does not make sense. In the last few months many things have been misunderstood and exaggerated. For example there has never been hostility on my part towards Napoli. I wanted to solve everything professionally. I have great respect for the club where I spent four wonderful years. I respect Napoli and their fans. I played good games and others less good, but I decided to change and it’s my decision. Italian journalists like to add a little drama even to simple things. They live off football, they breathe it and discuss it every day, but not all information is correct. ”
Was there ever a war between you and Napoli?
“For my part it is an approach that does not exist. I understand that the fans can have different reactions due to the shocking news about me, it is a business too and I understand it. Sometimes a player suffers but I hope that after these words the fans understand my perspective and the whole situation. I can assure you that respect for the club has never been lacking. I have always wanted to leave the club in harmony. You cannot blame a player for staying if it is not his fault. Napoli don’t talked to the companies that wanted me. ”
De Laurentiis?
“We have always had normal relationships. The president thinks as he wants and I don’t think he was influenced by the media.”
What happened when he learned that he had been excluded from the club’s lists for Serie A and Europe?
“I heard from the press. I was expecting this decision but the lack of communication from the club is not professional. I think I have not been treated well. There are also other players who have not renewed but for them everything is calm. I have been the top scorer of the team in the last two seasons and I have always given 100%. I have no regrets for what I have done and what I have decided. I will suffer a little but I will resist. ”
Do you plan to speak to the club and the president?
“I don’t know if an interview can change anything. We’ll see, I’m willing to collaborate. Until the end of my contract I’ll train and play as best I can.”
The trainings?
“We trained in small groups. I started working like this after a week from the end of the retreat. Nobody made us feel that anything had changed, like players who could leave. I don’t know if I will continue to train normally, nobody has me yet said nothing. Physically I am fine. Mentally I just say that I received an avalanche of messages after the 5-1 against Finland with a lot of criticism. Someone has also offended my family. ”
Did virtual hatred also translate live?
“The Napoli fans approached me asking if I was leaving but no one was aggressive or hostile. Unfortunately, people often read things and believe what they are told, which is why they offend via social media.”
There was also some controversy over the restaurant that opened in Poland, why?
“We Napoli players have structured contracts so that 100% of the image rights go to the club. Someone could accuse me of having acted differently with the restaurant, but that won’t change anything for my goodbye. These things are resolved in a few hours.”
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