Slovakian boss: Hamsik deserves 'bigger club' than Napoli

Slovakian manager Jan Kozak was unsurprisingly impressed with Marek Hamsik's performance in Wednesday's 2-1 topping of Russia, but thinks the midfielder should move on to a bigger challenge.

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Hamsik represents Napoli, runner-up in Italy's top tier last season, and has just concluded one of his finest campaigns in his nine years at the Stadio San Paolo.

Kozak was addressing reporters after Slovakia's victory, and said Hamsik "deserves a bigger club for his performances" than the Campania club, according to ESPN FC's Miguel Delaney.

The 62-year-old gaffer added: "He is ready for a really big club."

Napoli fought for the Serie A title but eventually fell nine points short of Juventus. Maurizio Sarri's side also reached the Europa League Round of 32, but was eliminated by Villarreal.