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Agent admits Atletico Madrid offer for Napoli fullback Hysaj

The agent of Napoli fullback Elseid Hysaj has revealed an offer from Atletico Madrid.

Hysaj is also being linked with Juventus, where former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri is about to take charge.

Mario Giuffredi said, “The Atletico Madrid offer was very low and does not reflect the value of the player. It was under €25m, that's all I can say. Napoli set the price, not me, but Elseid may well want to try an experience abroad and who can turn down Atletico Madrid?

“The lad confessed this quite openly and did not mean to offend the Napoli fans. The moment has come to try new experiences, it's not insulting to Napoli or belittling what he's achieved here."

On Juventus, he also remarked: “Why shouldn't Hysaj go to Juve? He's a professional. I do not accept the use of this word 'traitor' in football, they are all professionals and do what they consider right for their careers," continued the agent.

“Juve are the most important club in Italy and they requested Hysaj two years ago, but he decided to remain at Napoli and hoped to win the Scudetto here."

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