Napoli in City gag as Cavani tied to new deal

Serie A side Napoli have tied Edinson Cavani to an improved deal that will not expire until 2017 but used the occasion to take a cheeky swipe at English champions Manchester City.Cavani had been tipped for a possible move to England, with Chelsea and Mancheser City said to be previously preparing bids for the Uruguayan striker who has scored 49 goals over two seasons for the Partenopei.In a press conference on the cusp of Friday's transfer deadline club president Aurelio De Laurentiis quipped: "Cavani has made a life decision and wants to go to Manchester, he has a plane waiting for him."As Cavani sat beside him giggling, the 25-year-old striker replied: "I'm not going, I'm staying in Naples and I thank the president, who has made a significant effort."An extra year has been added to Cavani's existing contract meaning it will now not expire until 2017. It also includes a buy-out clause of 60million euros, according to the club.De Laurentiis added: "We chose to revise the existing contract instead of buying another striker because we know Edinson and bringing in a new player could also undermine the balance of the dressing room."Cavani's decision to stay with Napoli comes despite his wife being mugged in Naples last year.De Laurentiis said: "Let's show (them) that Naples is a good place to live."Napoli, the Italian Cup holders, lost to Serie A champions Juventus in the Italian Super Cup in Beijing last month.

Source: AFP