Napoli have secured the signing of Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani from Serie A rivals Palermo.
Striker leaves Palermo for Serie A rivals
Napoli have secured the signing of Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani from Serie A rivals Palermo.
Cavani's future at Palermo has been the subject of intense speculation for some time, with the likes of Inter Milan and Tottenham credited with an interest in his services.
The 23-year-old was keen to leave Palermo and Napoli have managed to persuade him to make the switch to the San Paolo.
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini admitted the club had no choice but to let the player move on.
"The agreement between Napoli and Palermo (for the transfer of Edinson Cavani) was found," Zamparini told
Radio Kiss Kiss.
"Now they are negotiating with the player's agent the details.
"Cavani is now in Uruguay and then the leaders of Napoli will go there for the signatures.
"With the arrival of Cavani, Napoli will aim high. I'm sorry to strengthen a direct competitor, but Cavani absolutely didn't want to stay in Palermo because there were unfortunately a couple of unpleasant incidents, and we promised to sell him".
