Hamsik: "Napoli has become a top teams in both Italy and Europe"

They've both grown up, hand in hand. Napoli and Hamsik is a long love story; the midfielder arrived as a boy and is now a club legend. He's made the fans fall in love with him and has beaten historic records in 12 years: "When I arrived at Napoli the club just got back in Serie A - has the midfielder told UEFA - It was in 2007 and 12 years have passed since then. Napoli has now grown and has become one of the best teams in the world. We've aimed for the Scudetto for some years and unfortunately, only came close but Napoli is a top team in both Italy and Europe".

"I have a marvelous relationship with Napoli and it's fans. They appreciate my loyalty, the fact I've stayed here all those years. It's rare to have such a relationship these days and feel honored by it. Maradona's goal record? I was moved when I had beaten it. I'm proud to be above such a player. He was my idol. Obviously, I'll never be Napoli's number one. It will always be Diego but I'm happy I have this record. I'm happy I've entered the club's history".

Hamsik also has the appearances record for Napoli: "It surely is another important record, for me and my career. I'm proud I've played that much in those 12 years. It's really incredible. I know I won't keep that title but I'm proud I've been the first to get over the record. Differences between Sarri and Ancelotti? They're both fantastic coaches but really different. Sarri has done a magnificent work: we've played a spectacular football for three days and were admired in all Europe. Then there's been this change but it's been a good one. We have the coach who's won the most European trophies, and even if the system and our way of playing have changed, we're getting good results and playing an offensive football".