The reporter from Sky Sport, Francesco Modugnospoke to the microphones of Sky Sport 24 of the developments in the negotiation for the renewal of Dries Mertensstriker of the Napoli.
After the initial wall of the company, the president himself Aurelio De Laurentiis visited the Belgian striker at his home to reopen discussions. If the mutual willingness to sign has been confirmed, The discussions on the economic front have not yet begun. Here are the words of the journalist:
“In home Napoli you think about the future now, Mertens wants to stay. Many will go away, including those that are about to expire and the one who sees their cycle here ended. On the other hand, the Dries discourse is open, a negotiation that cannot be just sentiment. There is mutual esteem and willingness to renew. There are 148 goals. ”
“However, we must also consider the economic aspect: Mertens is expiring, there is this unilateral option on the part of Napoli. The fact that De Laurentiis landed at the Belgian’s home was an opening. “
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“We have not yet talked about figures, we need to find an agreement that is lacking at the moment. Dries is currently receiving 4 million plus 2 bonus. There is a willingness on the part of both to meet in the middle. However, Mertens has expectations, aware of his performance. 11 goals this season despite only 15 games as a starter. Average of one goal every 111 ‘.“
“When it comes to talking about money, there will be an understanding to be found, despite his love for Naples and the city. Confidence remains, because the will on both sides is to find an agreement.”
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