Mertens closes the door to Liverpool: I live in Naples like a king
Napoli striker Dries Mertens closed the door in the face of Liverpool and the clubs that want to sign him after he confirmed that he was happy to continue with the Partenope.
The 33-year-old has played for Napoli since 2013 and is starring at the San Paolo Stadium, whose name was changed in November, to Diego Armando Maradona.
The Belgian player was a goal for Liverpool during the last summer transfer period, but negotiations did not continue and failed due to Napoli's demands.
Mertens said in statements to the Belgian newspaper "HLN": "Sometimes I think I can play until the age of 40, and maybe in Naples."
He added, "I live in Naples like a king, that is true. It does not take much to inspect your throne in Naples, I am enjoying my time here, and I feel very happy in this city."
He concluded, "I am not afraid that my people will disappear after football. I do not want to become a coach because it is a very stressful profession. I will go live in Belgium."