BELGRADE, SERBIA – JANUARY 21: (L-R) Noa Lang of PSV Eindhoven in action against Ognjen Mimovic of Crvena Zvezda during the UEFA Coppa Campioni 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between FK Crvena Zvezda and PSV Eindhoven at Stadium Rajko Mitic on January 21, 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) of

PSV Eindhoven star Noa Lang admits he wanted to join Napoli in January: ‘These were turbulent weeks for me.’

The versatile Dutch striker was one of the Partenopei targets to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the January transfer window, but PSV refused to even listen to offers for the 25-year-old.

“These were turbulent weeks for me, with a transfer that I really wanted to make, but that did not work out,” Lang told Ziggo Sport via Voetbalprimeur.nl.

“Then, there was irritation and a bit of hassle with the tifosi. I would lie if I said that it does not affect me.”

Lang was criticised and even booed by PSV tifosi in recent weeks because he wanted to leave the club.

“Everyone knows that I’m an emotional guy. Certain things were still bothering me at that moment,” Lang admitted.

PSV star Noa Lang admits he wanted Napoli transfer

“I really wanted to make the transfer to Napoli and felt it was being taken away from me. I’m a bit more emotional than the other guys. I’m a guy who reacts impulsively. That’s my character. I try to deal with that, but it’s not always easy.

“It was difficult to switch at the beginning, I’ll be honest about that. But I’m a top athlete and I have to switch,” he continued.

“I want to win the double and go far in the Coppa Campioni. If we don’t become champions, it’s a bad season.”

The Netherlands international put in a sublime performance against Juventus on Wednesday, contributing to PSV’s qualification to the Coppa Campioni Round of 16, where they will meet Inter or Arsenal.

“As long as I play for this club, I promise I will give everything,” he concluded.

Lang has made 31 appearances for PSV Eindhoven in the 2024-2025 season, scoring seven goals and providing 10 assists.

In the Eredivisie, he has played 18 matches, netting five goals. In the UEFA Coppa Campioni, Lang has featured in nine games, scoring once and assisting twice.

His contract with the Dutch side runs out in June 2028.