Ancelotti confirms Marek Hamsik is in talks with Chinese club

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Alex Mott·2 February 2019

Ancelotti confirms Marek Hamsik is in talks with Chinese club

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Marek Hamsik is “in negotiations” with a Chinese club and could leave as early as next week.

The Partenopei captain had been close to a deal over the summer but eventually opted to stay at Stadio San Paolo.

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Reports claims he could sign a contract over the next 48 hours with Dalian Yifang.

And Ancelotti revealed that a deal is close for the midfielder to leave.

“There are negotiations on-going, we have to evaluate along with the player,” confirmed Ancelotti on Sky Sport Italia after the 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

“The club has huge respect for this player, as he wrote history with Napoli, but if he wants to have another experience, we tend to want to make him happy.

“There are talks. We are not hiding anything. As far as I and the club are concerned, if the player wants to try this new experience, we are inclined to give him what he wants.”

Hamsik has been at Napoli since 2007.