Sources: Llorente to join Napoli on two-year deal

Fernando Llorente will join Napoli on a two-year deal, sources have told ESPN FC.

The former Spain international is free agent, after leaving Tottenham in the summer. Clubs from Russia and Mexico expressed an interest as well as Brazilian side Flamengo, Argentina's Boca Juniors, Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, Schalke from the Bundesliga and Napoli's Serie A rivals Fiorentina.

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However, he has opted for a move to Napoli because he wanted to play Champions League football.

Sources have told ESPN FC that Spurs had the option to extend Llorente's contract but declined. His move to Napoli is pending a medical which will take place on…