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Donadoni: Lavezzi will return

02 Jul 2009 - 17:56:25

Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni is confident that Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi will return to the club for the start of pre-season training.

The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Naples this summer, with Liverpool reported to be leading the chase for Lavezzi's signature.

Donadoni said: "The club and I think, hope and are convinced that Lavezzi will be in Austria with the team on July 10 for pre-season training.

"I have no reason to think otherwise. Lavezzi is a good lad, who has understood the situation and I am counting on him for next season."

Lavezzi has been with Napoli for the past two seasons, scoring 15 goals in 65 Serie A appearances.

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