The 28-year-old joined Napoli in a €4.5million deal from Liverpool in the January transfer window.
He said: “Napoli is incomparable. There is a unique passion here. When I first arrived I almost didn’t manage to get used to the support.
“The people have only one great love, and one thought fixed in their heads: Napoli. The idea of being able to make our fans happy is the greatest motivation to dream big.
“At San Paolo I feel the breath of the fans on my neck. It’s a thrill that gives you an enormous boost. I think that it will always be difficult for an opponent to come away from this stadium with any points.”
He continued: “I feel good. I don’t know if I can say what percentage I am athletically, but aside from that I feel ready. I have worked a lot and well in the last few weeks. The head is already in the Coach’s schemes.
“Gradually I will get in top form and I believe I am now on the right path. The atmosphere has been great. I improve day after day. I am a perfectionist and when I go on the pitch I would like to be able to give 120 per cent.”
“I like the atmosphere in Naples and I would like to stay with Napoli for a long time. My wife and I are looking for a house in the city because our wish is to live here for many years,” he concluded.
