Tuesday, 22nd October, 2013
Thiago Motta's speculative move to Napoli has been rubbished by his agent, who cited "salary parameters" that would prevent the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder from fitting in.
Motta has been linked with a switch in January with Napoli boss Rafael Benitez on the lookout for some stability down the centre and at the back.
Torino full-back Danilo D'Ambrosio is also a possibility, while Italy international Motta was being thought of for a return to his adopted country.
Motta spent two-and-a-half years with Inter Milan before switching to PSG in January last year, while his agent Alessandro Canovi today quashed any rumours.
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"There is absolutely no truth in it", Canovi told Napoli Calcio Live. "I know the reality of Napoli, but there has not even been a conversation about it.
"We also have to consider that a player like Thiago would not fit into the plans of certain clubs that have particular salary parameters.
"Thiago Motta is happy in Paris and, although he still hasn’t signed a new contract, the rumours which are circulating are without foundation."
Former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid man Motta made just 12 appearances last season in PSG's title-winning display, but his current contract is until 2015.
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