Under former manager Walter Mazzarri, Insigne only missed the final game of the season through suspension, but completing 90 minutes was another matter, as the young attacker played a full game in just six of his 37 league appearances.
 
However, the new Napoli boss was full of praise for the forward as he continues to excel with Italy's Under-21s at the European Championships in Israel, and hinted at a more regular role for the 22-year-old next term.
 
Italy have reached the final of this year's competition, with Insigne starting in two group matches and their semi-final win over Netherlands. He was the match-winner in their opening game of the tournament against England with a perfectly placed free-kick. 
 
"Congratulations to Lorenzo Insigne, one of the key players in the Italian Under-21 national team," read a statement on Benitez's official website.
 
"You are now playing at another level. Hopefully you can maintain this momentum in the upcoming season and I look forward to meeting up with you in a few weeks."
 
Italy face Spain in the final on June 18, with Benitez sure to be a keen onlooker.