In an interview with Italian daily La Gazetta Dello Sport the highly coveted 28-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder said:
"In the next season I would like to play in Italy. My friend Alexis Sanchez has told me that the Serie A is perfect for us South Americans, and he has suggested me to accept Napoli's offer, cause of the magic atmosphere of their stadium, but there are also other important clubs interested".