Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello says he would be proud if reports Napoli are considering signing him prove to be true.
The 23-year-old is in his third season with Atalanta and his second campaign as the first choice between the posts.
Sportiello s displays have reportedly caught the eye of Napoli, who he will line up against on Monday, and the goalkeeper would love the opportunity to play for a club of such stature in the future.
I would be happy and proud if Napoli are looking at me, as they are a special club, he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
At the moment, I m just thinking about playing and then maybe one day I will play for a great club.
A knee ligament injury has ruled Genoa stopper Mattia Perin out of Euro 2016, leading to suggestions Sportiello could be considered for a spot in Antonio Conte s squad.
The former Carpi goalkeeper would relish the opportunity to be part of the group and is confident they can improve upon their runners-up finish in 2012.
I want to finish the season well, and then think about the European Championship. I still remember the final in 2012 well, which I watched in a bar in Riccione, Sportiello added.
If Conte were to call me, then I would be happy to go. For me, it would be the greatest pride to defend Italy s goal, just being mentioned among the eligible candidates is an honour.
For me, Italy can go all the way. They are well led, have lost important players like [Claudio] Marchisio, but [Conte] has the right men to replace them.
