Letting Allan move to Everton may end up being a ‘great regret’ for Napoli, according to Corriere dello Sport journalist Antonio Giordano.
The Brazilian midfielder completed a move to Goodison Park this summer after nine months of rumours about, with the links beginning in the January transfer window.
He made a flying start to life in England on Sunday, starring in the Blues midfield in their impressive opening day victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
His debut performance earned him plenty of rave reviews, particularly among the Everton fanbase, who have quickly come to love the midfielder’s tenacity in the middle of the park.
Finding a direct replacement for what the Brazilian brought to the team will be tough and Giordano says letting him go may end up being something they wish they hadn’t done.
“Would Napoli need Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré? Yes, that would be fine,” he told Radio Marte, relayed by Area Napoli.
“However, something else could be needed. Allan would have been enough too.
“I continue to see it as a great regret, even if this story was already over, since last January.”
