Empoli Confirm Napoli Will Sign Italian Under-19 International Nicolao Dumitru

Napoli have found a replacement for Fabio Quagliarella in Empoli ace Nicolao Dumitru.

By Salvatore Landolina

Nicolao Dumitru (Getty Images)
Napoli are about to snap up Nicolao Dumitru from Empoli, who have confirmed a co-ownership deal with the club.

The 18-year-old has sparked a variety of interest with Juventus, Inter and Fiorentina all said to be keen.

But Napoli have won the race to sign him.

"I am really happy to be joining Napoli. I am heading to sign my contract now," the hitman told Tuttonapoli.net.

That was echoed by Empoli's general director Pino Vitale who told Radio Kiss Kiss: "We are very close for Dumitru to Napoli. There is good intention from both clubs and the deal will be a co-ownership."

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