Mario Rui admits he can’t wait to begin his Napoli career

Mario Rui admits he “can’t wait” to begin his Napoli career and work under Maurizio Sarri again.

Mario Rui underwent a medical on Monday morning ahead of a proposed switch to Napoli, with Roma agreeing to a loan deal that includes the option of a permanent transfer next summer.

“I’m happy, I can’t wait to arrive at the training camp and start,” the former Empoli left-back told Gianluca Di Marzio’s website.

“It’s great to reunite with Sarri, he’s given me so much and allowed me to grow, so I hope I can do well.

“The objective, I believe, is for Napoli to pick up from where they left off last season.

“Competition? It’s a stimulus, Ghoulam and Strinic are two great players, but I’m very motivated and I want to do well and redeem myself.

“I was fine at Roma, but I’m sorry for the atmosphere that was created in the end.”