Gonzalo Higuain reveals why staying at Napoli was more appealing than Arsenal move

Gonzalo Higuain was linked to Arsenal in the summer

GONZALO HIGUAIN insists he is only looking forward after staying at Napoli.

 

The 27-year-old was linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer.

Arsenal were credited with the strongest interest, as they sought to add a world-class forward to their ranks.

However, Arsene Wenger failed to step up his interest and stuck with Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott in the end.

But Higuain claims trying to help Napoli get back into the Champions League is his principal aim.

 

"This is just the beginning and we still need to give our best,” Higuain told Italian news outlet Mediaset Premium.

“I didn’t think about what happened in the past, as I am focused on the future. I stayed here to take Napoli back into the Champions League.

“Can we target the Scudetto? Obviously we have to aim high, but meanwhile Napoli deserve to be in the Champions League.

“I am happy for us and for our fans. Now we need to have a rest, because on Wednesday we’ve got Carpi.”