A statement on the Spanish club's website published Saturday confirmed that the 25-year-old striker was on his way to Italy.
"Real Madrid C. F. announces that Gonzalo Higuain has been transferred to Naples," read the statement.
"The club would like to
express their gratitude for his years of dedication and professionalism,
and wishes him luck in this new step."
Higuain, who is reported
to have cost Napoli in the region of $50 million, spent six-and-a-half
seasons at the Bernabeu and scored a total of 107 goals in 187
appearances.
The Argentine joins a growing list of new signings as Napoli's new manager Rafa Benitez prepares for an assault on both the Serie A title and the Champions League.
Striker Jose Callejon and
defender Raul Albiol both joined the Italian club from Madrid earlier
this month while Belgian international winger Dries Mertens signed from
Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in June.
Benitez has also signed Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina on a one-year loan deal.
Higuain is expected to
fill the void left by last season's top scorer in Serie A Edinson
Cavani. The Uruguayan striker, who scored 29 goals for Napoli last term,
joined French champions Paris Saint Germain earlier this month in a deal worth a French record €64 million ($84 million).
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