The agent of Italian born Ghanaian defender Claud Adjapong has revealed the budding talent was proposed to Napoli before joining Sassuolo.
Born and raised in Modena and the Sassuolo youth academy, he has become a regular first team starter this season, earning rave reviews for his impressive displays.
“Claud is improving and doing really well with Sassuolo,” agent Beppe Galli told Radio CRC.
“There are several clubs following his progress. I offered him to Napoli along with Giuseppe Pezzella when they were looking for young players.
“When I heard Maurizio Sarri was looking for alternatives, I called (Napoli director Cristiano) Giuntoli to propose these two players, but at that time they were thinking of other options.”
Adjapong can play on the right as a full-back, wing-back, midfielder or even attacking winger.
He already has one cap for Italy at Under-21 level.