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Active in the player market this summer, Serie A vice-champion Napoli team desired another football player. According to the Italian media, Napoli would like to see Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez among their ranks, for whom, according to different sources, they are willing to offer between 20 to 23 million euros. However, it seems that the Spanish champions are not willing to negotiate. Earlier, the new Catalonia team strategist Gerardo "Tata" Martino stated that he trusts all the team's players and praised the Chilean player who performed well in pre-season matches. Even the slightest rumor about a possible departure of A. Sanchez is usually denied by his representative Fernando Felicevich. It was said that the forward could be part of some Barcelona trade, but even such news seemed unreliable. According to F. Felicevich, the information he received from Barcelona at the end of the season has not changed, and the opinions of the club's leaders and coaches remain the same. "Alexis will definitely stay at Barca, no matter what happens. He will not be sold or become part of any exchange deal," guaranteed the Chilean's representative. On Friday, news of a possible sale of A. Sanchez to Napoli was denied by Barcelona's vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu. "Alexis is not for sale. The coaches know and trust his abilities, so he will be an important player. Although there have been reports of interest from several teams, the club has not received any official offers," one of the Barcelona officials told the Chilean newspaper "El Mercurio." Observers note that G. Martino's appointment as head coach is likely to have a positive impact on the Chilean player simply because the team's reins were taken over by a South American, who knows very well how to motivate such players.
