Serie A team Napoli have completed the signing of Inter forward Goran Pandev on a season-long deal.
The Macedonia international has long been linked with a move away from Inter, especially since the January arrival of Giampaolo Pazzini from Sampdoria, who has since become Inter's first-choice striker.
While the recent exit of Samuel Eto'o to Anzhi Makachkala had many suggesting Pandev could yet remain at the Giuseppe Meazza, that proved not to be the case on Friday, when Napoli announced a deal had been done.
And speaking upon the completion of his transfer, Pandev revealed he was excited at the prospect of playing for another club who would be challenging in the UEFA Champions League this season.
"I am very happy to be able to play in the Champions League with a club like Napoli as they are a very important club," Pandev told Sky Sport Italia.
His departure is unlikely to be deeply felt at Inter, with the club being recently linked with moves for Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan, Manchester City's Carlos Tevez and Lazio's Mauro Zarate.
In addition, the club have already signed two young forwards this summer in the form of Ricardo Alvarez and Luc Castaignos.
Despite a fresh start, Pandev will have his work cut out for him if he is to establish himself as a regular starter for Napoli, especially with the duo of Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi ahead of him in the pecking order.
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