No problems with Rafa Benitez! Man Utd target Marek Hamsik wants Napoli stay
NAPOLI playmaker Marek Hamsik has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United, and insists he has not fallen out with former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez.
Marek Hamsik claims he wants to remain in Italy[GETTY]
The 26-year-old Slovakian had been tipped to move to Old Trafford after a rumoured bust-up with the Spanish manager, and new Red Devils boss Louis Van Gaal has been keeping tabs on the star after missing out on Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas and Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos.
However Hamsik claims that he is fully committed to the Serie A side, and is hoping he can become a first-team regular again after suffering an injury-plagued season.
He explained: "I have never thought to leave, I want to stay at Napoli.
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I haven't had problems with Benitez
Marek Hamsik
"I expected more of myself. I felt bad but I don't want to find excuses. Luckily we won the Coppa Italia.
"I haven't had problems with Benitez.
"I had a good start to the season, but then I got injured. It has been the first serious injury of my career."
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Hamsik claims he remains on good terms with Rafa Benitez [GETTY]