Lorenzo Insigne “is worth as much as Gonzalo Higuain, so Napoli have to prove it with his contract renewal,” said his agent.
The home-grown striker has turned down the initial offer of a new deal, plunging his future into doubt amid interest from Arsenal and Inter.
“The negotiations with Napoli continue and like every important contract this process is made of a series of steps,” Antonio Ottaiano told Radio Sportiva.
Lorenzo Insigne “is worth as much as Gonzalo Higuain, so Napoli have to prove it with his contract renewal,” said his agent.
The home-grown striker has turned down the initial offer of a new deal, plunging his future into doubt amid interest from Arsenal and Inter.
“The negotiations with Napoli continue and like every important contract this process is made of a series of steps,” Antonio Ottaiano told Radio Sportiva.
“It’s only natural that the proposal we received was not satisfactory, otherwise we’d be talking about a done deal.
“The issue is very simple. In every team there is a more important player, a symbol who shoulders the positive and also negative responsibilities of his club.
“Higuain was that player and now Napoli miss someone in that role, but Insigne could take it. Lorenzo is worth as much as Higuain, so if Napoli feel the same way they have to prove it with his contract renewal.”
Higuain joined arch rivals Juventus when activating his €90m release clause.