The Unforgettable Moment When Gattuso’s Hug Transformed a Fan into a Player Under His Command
Diego Demme joined RB Leipzig for €350,000 when they were in the German third tier, chasing promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.
After six years and two days, he leaves his post as the vice captain of the Bundesliga leaders, to join Napoli for €15 million.January 9, 2020
Demme’s brain told him to stay at Leipzig, but his heart pushed him to leave. After all, his father was a lifelong Napoli fan who had named him after Diego Maradona. Moreover, Demme grew up idolizing Gattuso and relished the opportunity to learn from his role model.
After several sleepless nights and lachrymose conversations, he ended up leaving Leipzig after six years and joining Napoli for €12 million. Demme quickly justified that price tag by becoming an integral figure in midfield, helping Napoli end a six-year trophy drought and defeat Perugia, Lazio, Inter and Juventus en route to the 2019/20 Coppa Italia.
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