Vergara after new contract: "Coming on against Sassuolo felt like fate" | OneFootball

Napoli has announced the renewal of their young talents: both Vergara and Ambrosino have extended their contracts with the Neapolitans until 2030. Two players who grew up in the club's youth academy and in whom Antonio Conte has great faith, so much so that he wants to keep them in this year's squad. Antonio Vergara spoke to the club's channels after signing the renewal.

Napoli, Antonio Vergara until 2030: “I remember when I wanted to quit”

There is no greater dream for a boy born and raised in Naples than to play for the team he loves and supports. This is what is happening to Antonio Vergara. The attacking midfielder, born in 2003, grew up in the Azzurri's youth academy, standing out for his skills and talent. The Azzurri have always believed in him, sending him on loan to Serie B to 'toughen up'; Antonio didn't need to be told twice. At Reggiana, he had a great season, impressing everyone and catching the eye of Napoli, with whom he played all the pre-season friendlies in the summer. There too, he made an excellent impression, even convincing someone like Antonio Conte, who decided to keep him in the squad at the end of the transfer market as an alternative to players of the caliber of De Bruyne, McTominay, Elmas, and Anguissa.

Yesterday, Napoli announced the contract renewal for Vergara and Ambrosino, also born in 2003 and raised in the Azzurri's youth academy. After signing, the boy born in Frattaminore spoke to the club's official channels: “The first image that comes to mind in my journey with Napoli is when I wanted to quit. I was going through a difficult time in my life, and football no longer made me happy. When the coach called me against Sassuolo to come on, it was like a sign of destiny for me because on that same field two years earlier, I had torn my cruciate ligament. I am convinced that if you have fun, commit, and have hunger, if you are gifted, you will make it.”

Francesco Landi

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