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Transfer news: Duvan Zapata will not leave Napoli in January

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Duvan Zapata will remain at Napoli at least until the end of the season, according to his agent.

The Colombian forward has been linked with a move away from Naples in January with several European clubs reportedly keen to acquire the 23-year-old's services.

Zapata is struggling to convince Napoli coach Rafa Benitez to give him a regular place in his starting line-up and will consider his future next summer.

"In January Duvan Zapata will remain at Napoli," Zapata's agent Fernando Schena told Italian radio station Crc. "At least this is his wish. Then in June we will hold talks with Napoli and decide his future.

"We have received offers from Holland, Turkey, Greece but not Italy.

"Zapata has a lot of trust in Benitez and he will certainly get more playing time."

Napoli beat opposition from West Ham, QPR and Lyon to acquire Zapata in the summer of 2013 from Argentinian side Estudiantes.

Zapata scored seven goals in 22 appearances for Napoli in his first campaign in Italy.

The South American, who is under contract with the Naples outfit until June 2018, has scored twice in five league appearances for Napoli this season.

Napoli are third in Serie A heading into their home game against Empoli on Sunday.

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