The agent of Napoli pair Elseid Hysaj and Mario Rui has confirmed that they will seek moves away this summer.
It is shaping up to be something of an awkward summer for Mario Giuffredi as another of his clients, Empoli full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo, is set to join Napoli as one of the duo’s replacements.
“For three years, Elseid was the best right-back,” continued Giuffredi to Radio Marte.
The agent of Napoli pair Elseid Hysaj and Mario Rui has confirmed that they will seek moves away this summer.
It is shaping up to be something of an awkward summer for Mario Giuffredi as another of his clients, Empoli full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo, is set to join Napoli as one of the duo’s replacements.
“For three years, Elseid was the best right-back,” continued Giuffredi to Radio Marte.
“In his final season under Coach Maurizio Sarri, Juventus came calling but the lad said ‘no’ because he wanted to win the Scudetto with Napoli.
“While it’s true that in the last year his form has dropped, he wasn’t the only player to experience a decline.
“I’m not saying it was Carlo Ancelotti’s fault, but it’s normal if you suddenly begin to play a different style of football.
“I do wonder why only Hysaj and Mario Rui are criticised, it seems wrong to just single them out.
“We’ve had a lot of interest from other teams. The intention now is for both boys to leave.
“Hysaj’s contract will expire next year and I think the time is right for a change of scenery.
“Atletico Madrid have asked me about his availability, and they are not the only club interested.
“Fabio Paratici, the Juventus sporting director, is also a fan. The lad will certainly move to a big club.”
“Mario Rui, on the other hand, I thought had a good season, and I’d like to see him stay for another season as I don’t think Napoli will find a stronger left-back.
“However, he will leave too and there’s been plenty of interest from clubs like Torino, Milan and Benfica. Benfica would be his dream move.”