Napoli striker Dries Mertens admitted that he could go to Barcelona and expressed confidence that the Neapolitans are not weaker than the champion of England Chelsea.

Mertens gave the perfect season in Napoli, becoming one of the best snipers of Serie A.

"Barcelona was interested in me, but what's the point of sitting in reserve for Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neimar?", Said the Belgian.

Before the start of the current campaign, former leader Napoli Gonzalo Higuain moved to the camp of a direct competitor - Juventus, but Mertens, who was rumored to be interviewed in the Inter, is not.

"I would not play for another team in Italy, although I like Serie A".

Driss had the opportunity to move to the English Premier League.

"Chelsea showed interest, although Antonio Conte did not call me. Perhaps I would have a place in this team, but Napoli is not weaker ".

In the bombing race, Dris fell 1 ball from Roma forward Edina Dzeko.

"I'm upset that I did not manage to win the Golden Boot, but I'll try to do it next season. Napoli well spent this campaign, although finished third. It is necessary to continue in the same spirit ".

Various media argue that the services of Mertens are interested in Manchester United. However, it is expected that the Belgian will extend the contract with the current club.