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Napoli-Besiktas, Inler; "What emotion, I scored 2 important Champions League goals for Napoli"
Tomorrows Champions League game between Napoli and Besiktas will be a special occasion for Swiss midfielder Gokhan Inler. The 32-year-old spent four years at the San Paolo from 2011-15 and now plies his trade in Turkey with tomorrow night’s opponents. Speaking to Uefa.com he explained that; “It really will an emotional return for me. I spent four years at the club and they are now even stronger than when I left”.
He continued; “I cannot wait to play these two games against them and it will be nice to catch up with some old friends. With Napoli I scored I scored two important goals in the Champions League; the first was against Villarreal which brought great joy to the club and the fans then I also scored against Chelsea. Napoli will always have a place in my heart but now I’m part of another huge club, a team I have supported since childhood. It’s a dream come true and I’m really happy, the players and coaching staff have helped me enormously”.
Steve Mitchell @barafundler
Steve Mitchell @barafundler