Exclusive: U-20 International Vincenzo Bernardo Rejects Loan Move

The young U.S. star looks certain to stay at Napoli a bit longer.

Goal.com has learned that Vincenzo Bernardo has rejected a loan move to A.C. Monopoli, a Serie C2 side, and is likely not to move on loan during the Summer Transfer Window. 

“I choose not to go [on loan] to Monopoli,” Bernardo said. “I am most likely not going on loan this transfer window.”

The U-20 International has been seeking a loan move this summer in search of first team football. Bernardo has a clause in his contract that allows him to opt-out and leave Napoli this summer, and if he exercises it, he could leave Napoli on a free transfer. 

“I have another meeting with the club to decide if I am going to re-new or leave as a free agent. Napoli has expressed that they want me to re-new, but at the same time, it will be hard to find space as they have 5 forwards [in the first team].”  

Max Zeger is a Goal.com contributor. He also writes the blog Yanks Soccer. You can follow him on twitter @mcmz403.

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