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Napoli have completed a deal to sign Empoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has announced.
De Laurentiis tweeted a photo of Tonelli signing his contract, writing: "Welcome Lorenzo Tonelli to the world of Napoli."
The 26-year-old centre-back – who worked with Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri at Empoli - becomes the first signing of the close-season for the Serie A runners-up.
Un benvenuto a Lorenzo Tonelli nel mondo Napoli May 23, 2016
Tonelli is yet to receive a senior Italy cap and was not included in Antonio Conte's 30-man provisional squad for Euro 2016 on Monday.
Napoli have reportedly paid Empoli €10 million to seal the deal, with the player paying tribute to the side he is leaving.
"I will miss you all, but I want to say goodbye with a smile" he wrote on his Facebook page.
"I learned a lot of things thanks to Empoli, above all knowing how to fight and never give up even if the road seems steeper than ever."
