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Alejandro Garnacho’s Napoli move collapsed due to wage demands

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho missed out on a transfer to Napoli due to the Serie A club’s wage structure.

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna revealed that the Italian side engaged in talks with the 20-year-old and came close to reaching an agreement with Manchester United.

However, Garnacho ultimately stayed at Old Trafford, despite interest from both Chelsea and Napoli.

United were open to selling the winger for the right price, but Garnacho has remained part of manager Ruben Amorim’s recent team selections.

The Red Devils could have been persuaded to sell if Napoli had returned with an improved offer.

Despite selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli did not attempt to revive their pursuit of Garnacho after their initial offer. Manna explained that the player’s salary expectations were too high compared to the wages of their current squad members.

“There were many who didn’t leave. We dealt with Garnacho even before Kvara’s departure,” Manna explained, per Corriere dello Sport.

“We made an important offer and came close to United’s demands.

“The player wanted to be satisfied financially, but I didn’t find that fair to the other players. We have an average wage level.”

Manna also disclosed that Napoli came close to signing Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeymi.

“We also dealt with him [Garnacho] before the sale of Kvara,” he added.

“We work by characteristics. Garnacho was really credible, we were close, like with Adeyemi.

“We don’t want to create expectations and throw smoke in the eyes.

“We are sorry that everything we try comes out, you are probably good.

“When things change during the course I am sorry.

“Let’s stay focused and not get lost in negativity.”

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Joseph Agbobli
Joseph Agbobli
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