Marek Hamsik’s agent has praised Carlo Ancelotti for his ‘almost perfect’ use of the Napoli captain as a deep-lying playmaker.

Hamsik has effectively filled Jorginho’s role at Napoli after the Italy midfielder left for Chelsea, and Martin Petras believes Ancelotti has given his client ‘a new stimulus’.

“Marek still needs to improve in his new role, but it’s inevitable that he will,” he told Radio Kiss Kiss after the Slovak debuted in the position during Saturday’s 2-1 win at Lazio.

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A member of Marek Hamsik’s entourage admits the Napoli captain had “lost enthusiasm”, but he’s rediscovered it under Carlo Ancelotti.

The Slovakian international wanted to move to China this summer, but has decided to stay after Carletto’s arrival, which has seen him converted into a deep lying playmaker.

“Hamsik has adapted to the role much faster than he imagined,” Martin Petras said on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.

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Napoli captain Marek Hamsik insists “we’re not thinking about” Juventus, and reiterates that Carlo Ancelotti convinced him to stay.

The Partenopei picked up 91 points last season, but they still weren’t able to overhaul the Old Lady and win the title.

Carlo Ancelotti has replaced Maurizio Sarri as Coach for the coming season, and another exciting Scudetto race is expected.

“We’re not thinking about them,” Hamsik shrugged when asked about Juve in an interview with Premium Sport.

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Napoli captain Marek Hamsik confirms Carlo Ancelotti convinced him to stay, even if “going to China would have changed my life”.

The midfielder was heavily linked with a move to the Far East in the summer, but no club would meet the €30m asking price.

The Slovakian could have agitated for a move, but new Coach Ancelotti convinced him to remain.

“He called me many times when I was in Slovakia and told me that he wanted me in the team,” Hamsik explained to Sky.

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A member of Marek Hamsik’s entourage explains the Napoli captain didn’t go to China because no club would meet the €25m asking price.

The Slovakian midfielder was open about the fact he was tempted by a move to the Far East, but President Aurelio De Laurentiis made it clear that the price was €30m.

Hamsik has now decided to stay with the Partenopei, and one of his agents gave some background to the failed negotiations.

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Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis says Juventus Coach Max Allegri is “in love” with Marek Hamsik but the patron “never believed in his transfer to China”.

The Partenopei captain appeared close to leaving the club for the Far East, but has decided to stay and work with new Coach Carlo Ancelotti.

“In the past there were offers from Milan, when Allegri was the Coach, and Juve, when Allegri was the Coach,” De Laurentiis revealed, speaking to Sky.

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Napoli midfielder Amadou Diawara celebrated his birthday and assured new Coach Carlo Ancelotti can be “our extra weapon.”

The Guinean turned 21 today and was given a cake, as well as an impromptu karaoke session, during their pre-season training camp today.

“I am happy to celebrate another birthday with Napoli, as it’s wonderful to be part of this group,” Diawara told Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.

“Having said that, singing is something I find tougher than taking a Champions League penalty in Manchester!

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Marek Hamsik has warned Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo that ‘if you’re not Diego Maradona, you can’t win anything by yourself’.

Ronaldo’s transfer to Juve has been described as the biggest made by a Serie A club in years, given his status as arguably the best player in the world.

His arrival has been compared in significance to Napoli’s purchase of Maradona in 1984, but Hamsik made it clear the Argentine could not be surpassed.

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