Marek Hamsik officially says goodbye to Napoli. As announced by Aurelio De Laurentiis, the transfer of the Slovakian midfielder - who will play in China for Dalian Yifang - is now complete. A story of extraordinary love that has now ended after 12 years, Hamsik - captain and record-man of goals scored at Napoli - wanted to salute his fans with a long post on his Instagram profile.
"Napoli is in my heart. First of all I have, I have to apologize to you Partenopei fans: I wanted, I hoped, and I dreamed of saying goodbye being embraced by a big round of applause. You have always supported and loved me unconditionally in beautiful or difficult moments: I will always be grateful for this."
'Napoli' is tattooed on my skin: as well as the first victory in the Coppa Italia after 25 years. It is Impossible to forget that party, I can not forget the moment when I beat Bruscolotti's record or when I beat Diego Armando Maradona's football goal record at this club. This makes me extremely proud. Here in Napoli, my three sons were born, Neapolitans in all respect."
"I would like to thank everyone: the President who gave me the chance to stay here for 12 years and who accepted my wish to try a new experience; all the coaches who trained me, to whom I owe my growth as a player and as a man; all the medical and technical staff, and the club of Napoli as a whole; my friends - who I will miss - but I know they will never abandon me because they are part of my family."
"As soon as it is possible I hope you will give me one last walk of the field at the San Paolo, to dedicate and receive the greetings we deserve. I love you and I will love this city forever. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, good luck to my companions for the rest of the season: I hope you can win the Europa League!"
