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Napoli boss Benitez hoping Chelsea, Man City target Cavani remains

Rafael Benitez is hoping he can keep Edinson Cavani at Napoli this summer.

The Spaniard has taken the reins at the Italian club and one of his first major jobs is to keep the Uruguayan ace from leaving for Chelsea, Manchester City or Real Madrid who are all showing significant interest.

"Neither me or the president (Aurelio de Laurentiis) want Cavani to leave because he's a really important player for us," he told Radio Marca.

"Clearly, there is a clause that you can't control, but we want him to stay to score many goals and to continue growing with Napoli.

"He found success and fame with this team and he can stay for another year with supporters who love him.

"Napoli don't need the money. Should he leave, it will be for his clause, and it's a really high sum.

"But our intention is that he will stay. The president's intention is to strengthen the team and Cavani is our most important player.

"I don't know if he has had any offers, but I know there is a clause and anyone who wants him will have to pay it."

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