Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits he was convinced to stay by new coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The midfielder concedes he was keen on a move to China.

Hamsik said, “The right offer didn't arrive so I stayed. It doesn't change anything, I've always given my best for this shirt and I'll continue to do so.

“I have a new [deeper] role, we'll see what happens.

“Ancelotti? He's the most successful Coach in Europe, that can only motivate us more.

“He was one of the factors that pushed me to stay because he kept calling me, he told me to stay."