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Napoli coach Benitez: Cavani could still stay

Rafa Benitez was unveiled as new coach of Napoli yesterday. The former Chelsea manager has succeed Walter Mazzarri, now of Inter Milan, at the Azzurri.

"We want to build a stronger team here," he told a Press conference. "And we want to do well in all three competitions.

"For me, all the players are important. [Marek] Hamsik is important, as is [Lorenzo] Insigne. I think the Slovakian can make the difference.

"I have spoken with Cavani, we have text each other. But I have not talked about his future. We remain hopeful [that he will stay].

"Serie A, as well as other Leagues, have to deal with financial fair play, but Napoli are respecting the parameters and are doing well as a result.

"Italian football is a good place - the national team shows how well the championship is doing."

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