Agent: 'Maggio won't quit Napoli for Chelsea'

Chelsea target Christian Maggio will not be switching to Stamford Bridge this summer, according to the player's agent.

The Italy international, who plies his trade with Napoli, has attracted a string of admirers over the last year following his dazzling performances for the Serie A side.

Maggio, 30, impressed during both legs of the recent Champions League second round tie between his side and Chelsea, fuelling speculation that the west London club would make a move for his services.

However, the player's representative, Massimo Briaschi, insists his client will remain in Naples for the foreseeable future.

Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb, Briaschi said:"Chelsea interested in Maggio? There is no news there.

"Christian extended his contract at Napoli until 2017 and that says it all. There is, and there won't be, any news on this.

"It is clear that Christian wants to stay here, maybe until the end of his career. If he didn't, he would have tried to run down his contract with Napoli."