The sister of Sampdoria striker Manolo Gabbiadini has confirmed he's joining Napoli.

Melania Gabbiadini is an Italy international, herself.

"I took him to training the first time, as I am seven years older," Melania told Il Mattino newspaper.

"Now he is about to make the big step up. I've won four Scudetto titles though, so now it's his turn to get started.

"He's strong in the mind above all, a hard worker and just as stubborn as me. Manolo has been ready for the big step up for some time. He knows he's going to one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy.

"Pioli was the first Coach who believed in him, but Mihajlovic was fundamental to make him the player he is today. Benitez has always done well with young players, such as Fernando Torres, so he's the right man for Manolo at this moment. If he said yes to Napoli, it's also because of Benitez.

"I told him to keep his feet on the ground, because it's easy to be raised up as a hero one day and just as quick to fall into Hell at your first mistake."