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Striker linked with Chelsea and Man City pens new deal

There will be no late transfer for Edison Cavani. Picture: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport There will be no late transfer for Edison Cavani. Picture: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Friday, August 31, 2012
8:50 PM

Transfer news: Edison Cavani is staying at Napoli

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Edison Cavani has ended speculation linking him with a move to Premier League by signing a new contract with Napoli.

The Uruguay striker had been a long-term target for Chelsea and Manchester City but his new deal will keep him at the Serie A side until 2017.

“I’m happy here,” said Cavani.

“The club has been good to me and I wanted to stay.”

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