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Cigarini bound for Napoli
Friday 15 May, 2009

Napoli are set to complete the first swoop of the Roberto Donadoni era with the signature of Luca Cigarini.

The Azzurrini ace is currently wearing the Atalanta shirt, but he is co-owned by Parma.

After weeks of uncertainty it seems that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has agreed a deal to buy 100 per cent of the highly rated playmaker's rights.

Atalanta are expected to receive around £4m in cash plus the services of wing-back Gyorgy Garics.

Meanwhile, Serie B second-placed side Parma will be given a settlement of £5m.

Cigarini will be offered a long-term contract at the Stadio San Paolo as De Laurentiis sees him as a fundamental player for the future.

The 22-year-old has been linked with various teams over the last year and was a transfer objective for Juventus last summer.


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