Napoli closed the deadline, and agreed with the Dutch club by paying a figure of 5 million to bring Amin Younes immediately to Sarri’s squad.
The German has a very interesting profile, considering his young age (class 1993) and, at the same time, the good experience that he has gained in recent years. He did not win much, indeed, the only trophy he won with Germany last summer was the Confederation’s Cup. He has the desire to become finally important, with symptoms of ambition and maturity.
Also in Amsterdam, he was particularly appreciated for his character never out acted out of the ordinary, and was very affectionate with the fans.
A “dribbler” as they have often defined him, is shown by him registering complete over 200 dribbles in the last three years (data OptaPaolo). His characteristics also resemble Lorenzo Insigne.
His role, in fact, is purely to play on the external left, he’s good with both feet even if he prefers the left; Fast but above all fast in the movements involving one on one situations. However, he’s still a little rusty when it comes to scoring, as he has scored little (only 12 goals in 2 and half seasons). Sarri will have some work to do to make him perfect in the second half of the season.
Another non-positive side is the injury that happened to his knee that kept him out of action for about three months. What really struck this guy to be a serious signing , is the fact that he refused major bids from clubs like Swansea. After Simone Verdi’s refusal, there are those who feel ready to fight for something really important, redeem themselves after a season not started in the best way. He already knows that it will be difficult, both because of the hierarchies and the infrequent squad rotation of Sarri, but these are the challenges that winners like, and he has all the cards ready in order to be able to enter into the graces of the coach and the fans.
Younes is born from a German mother and Lebanese father: a mix that gave him the opportunity to know the two sides of the same coin. While he grew up in the wealthy Düsseldorf, he knows well the problems he faced when he fled from Lebanon to find fortune and peace in Europe. He knows well, then, the problems of the Middle East, of that land that in part considers his for the origins, so he learned what humility and sacrifices mean.
It is all ready, therefore, to welcome the second German in the history of the Napoli team after Flick, the second talent of Ajax in the era of De Laurentiis.
By: Ludovica Donnarumma, Editorial Staff
