Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri was delighted with Goran Pandev in victory over Parma.
Pandev returned from a two-match ban after his Italian Super Cup red card and was decisive with goals and assists.
"For my type of football, Pandev is the ideal player," said Mazzarri. "He is one of the best players in Europe when it comes to setting up his teammates and I fought very hard so he could stay here."