Naples April 22 (IANS) Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne on Saturday signed a new five-year contract that keeps him at the Italian football club till June 2022.
The 25-year-old local star who has scored 16 times and provided 10 assists across all competitions this season will reportedly earn around five million euros ($5.36 million) per season.
The renewal is filling me with joy. I m happy:; my childhood dream has finally come true. I must say thanks to (coach Maurizio) Sarri and my teammates if I m recognised as a leader of this squad Insigne said according to Napoli s Twitter handle.
We re on the right path. We ve got the will to win for our amazing fans for this outstanding club.
The Italian international was a reported transfer target of English clubs Arsenal and Liverpool.
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Napoli winger Insigne pens new contract until 2022
