Corvino: Dorgu nearly joined Napoli, but Man United made top offer | OneFootball

Pantaleo Corvino, the technical director of Lecce, has revealed a significant transfer market backstory during a broadcast on Kiss Kiss Napoli.

Lecce, Corvino reveals: "Dorgu was close to Napoli, but Manchester United made an irresistible offer"

At the heart of his words, the transfer of Patrick Dorgu, a talented player born in 2004, who moved to Manchester United this summer.

Corvino: "Napoli had tried"

"Dorgu was very close to Napoli," Corvino recounted. "Before Manchester United got involved, we had several contacts with other clubs, but the offer from the Red Devils was so significant that it could not be refused. Even the player's entourage pushed us towards this choice, as it is a top-level team."

The Salento executive emphasized how the financial aspect made the difference: "It was the best proposal for both the club and the player. In certain situations, the quality of the offer becomes decisive."

Krstovic and the "fear of exes"

Corvino then spoke about Nikola Krstovic, a Montenegrin striker who started the season with great determination: "Krstovic is a striker with a capital A. I'm a bit fearful because often the exes have scored against us, and now Atalanta awaits us. We hope that this time the rule does not repeat itself."

On the topic of young Italians

The yellow-red executive also wanted to address the debate on the spaces granted to Italian players: "Those who argue that young Italians do not find space do not take into account a fundamental aspect: quality always takes the field. It is not true that there are good Italians who do not play. The example of Camarda proves it: we chose him not because he is Italian or foreign, but because we believe he is a player of great value."

The big match Fiorentina-Napoli

Finally, Corvino turned his gaze to the next Serie A challenge, which will see two coaches he knows well face off: "I won't miss Fiorentina-Napoli. I have a friendship with Conte that has lasted for years, while I have always had a great relationship with Pioli. They are two coaches who have won the championship, it will also be their game. The hope is that it is a great challenge and that football wins."

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