Ezequiel Lavezzi, named one of the 10 new world
superstars in the new issue of FourFourTwo, is reportedly
being targeted by Manchester United.
The versatile Argentinian forward, who can play up front, in
attacking midfield or on either wing, has – unsurprisingly – been
dubbed the latest ‘New Maradona’ since joining Napoli, the club
Diego netted 115 league goals for from 1984-1991.
And with United’s own Argentine star, Carlos Tevez, being tipped
to leave Old Trafford in the summer, Italian newspaper
Tuttosport believe that, manager, Sir Alex Ferguson is
weighing up a £30 million bid for the Serie A star.
However, the current English, European and World champions could
face stiff competition for the 23-year-old’s signature from fellow
European heavyweights Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea.
Speaking to FourFourTwo about the inevitable comparisons
being drawn between himself and ‘El Diez’, who helped guide the
Naples club to their only two Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup in
1989, Lavezzi said:
“I’m honoured to be compared to my idol, Maradona, but the truth is
he was a genius, while I’m just someone who runs behind a
football.
“I don’t see myself as a striker. I love scoring, but it’s not the
only thing I think of. Diego will always be the greatest. I know
there’s no possible way I can do what he did for this city.
“There are young people of 25 and 30 years old who cry when they
start speaking about Maradona. It’s something that makes you
realise how much of a God he is here.
“Coming here was my best decision and I’ve settled very quickly
thanks to the Argentinian and Uruguayan players that are part of
the squad."
