Walter Gargano is delighted to have completed his protracted move to Napoli.

"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 atmosphere of the Copa Libertadores."

The Uruguay international continued: "My job is to steal the ball and launch attacks.

"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.