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Napoli president De Laurentiis excited for Insigne

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is thrilled for Lorenzo Insigne after his World Cup selection.

Insigne was chosen ahead of AS Roma striker Mattia Destro.

"Seeing a Neapolitan boy's dream come true can only give me joy," De Laurentiis commented. "It's a double joy because Lorenzo grew up with in the Azzurri [Napoli] academy.

"There is great happiness for him and for the club. I'm sure he will show his worth and that he will do very well with Italy."

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