As Sampdoria owner said last night: “I bought him and you criticized me, now you can shove it up your ar*e!”.
Not particularly eloquent, sure, but correct: after struggling for a couple of seasons, the Colombian has now matched the number of goals he netted in the last campaign… only he’s done it in just thirteen games!
Now, Sky Sport Italia claim that Napoli want the 25-year-old striker/winger. With Arkadiusz Milik out and Manolo Gabbiadini struggling, the Partenopei need some steel up front. Speaking of Gabbiadini, there is the possibility of trading him if it makes Sampdoria happy.
Trouble is, owner Massimo Ferrero wants money, as much as he likes his former player.
Muriel’s recent brace wasn’t just enough to topple Sassuolo in a stunning 3-2 win, then, it may also cause Sampdoria to hit paydirt to the sum of €28 million… Muriel’s buyout clause.
