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Gargano lives Napoli dream Wednesday 25 July, 2007

Uruguayan midfielder Walter Gargano has revealed his delight at becoming newly-promoted Napoli’s latest signing.

The diminutive 22-year-old has been in the Partenopei’s sights for weeks, but there had been rumours that Lazio had gazumped the Vesuviani.

However, Napoli revealed that they had clinched the deal on Tuesday and Gargano is has already arrived at their pre-season camp in the Austrian resort of Feldkirchen.

“I’m very happy to be a Napoli player,” he announced. “The delay in signing the contract was due to problems linked to immigration, but now the dream is a reality.

“I can’t wait to see the atmosphere at the San Paolo, playing in front of 50,000 fans. I’m not scared though because I’ve experienced the atmopshere of the Copa Libertadores.”

The Uruguay international has just returned from the Copa America in Venezuela and becomes the 100th foreigner to join the club, following in the footsteps of South American greats such as Diego Maradona [pictured] and Careca.

“My job is to steal the ball and launch attacks,” he continued. “I’m part Gennaro Gattuso part David Pizarro.”

Gargano also revealed the motivation behind his decision to choose Napoli over several other high-profile sides.

“Alvaro Recoba told me that Napoli was the right stage and his opinion counts,” the £2m man concluded.

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