Min-jae Kim’s team, Napoli, is likely to part ways with coach Luciano Spalletti, who brought the team to the Italian professional football Serie A throne after 33 years.
On the 19th (local time), the influential local sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport reported that “Spalletti has decided to part ways with Napoli, although his contract expires in 2024.”
“He is a champion, and a champion must find the best area to express himself,” Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said in response to Sky Sports Italia’s inquiry about Spalletti’s future.
He said, “Spalletti found that area with us, and everything fell into place. I hope that in the future, Spalletti will be able to show more of his ability,” he said, virtually saying goodbye.
“It would undoubtedly be good if we continued to be together in Naples,” DeLaurentis said. “Freedom in life will be immeasurably better. Just as no one can cut off my wings, I shouldn’t cut off other people’s wings either.”
“You always have to live while staying connected. I am connected to Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benítez, Walter Mazzari and Eduardo Reya,” said DeLaurentis, who listed football leaders. “It’s important to thank the person who gave it to you,” he said.
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Local media point out a ‘discord’ with the president De Laurentis as the reason he wants to leave the team despite the achievement of ‘winning the league in 33 years’.
The existing contract included a condition to extend it for another year until 2024. However, it is said that this was triggered unilaterally by President DeLaurentis without persuading or consulting Spalletti.
Corriere dello Sport reported that Spalletti, who was disappointed after being notified in writing of the extension of the contract, did not receive a call from the president De Laurentiis even after the away game against Udinese in the 33rd round, which confirmed the championship.
The newspaper commented on Antonio Conte, who was sacked midway through this season after leading Tottenham, where Son Heung-min runs as Spalletti’s successor, and commented, “Chairman De Laurentis always liked coach Conte, such as his charisma and personality.”
In addition, director Roberto Dezerbi, who leads Brighton & Hove Albion (England), and Atalanta (Italy) coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who lead Brighton & Hove Albion (England), were also mentioned based on their friendship with DeLaurentis.
At the same time, he predicted that after Napoli would officially announce their separation from Spalletti sooner or later, they would begin the search for a successor in earnest.
Spalletti, as well as general manager Cristiano Giuntoli, who contributed to the recruitment of ‘winners’, are expected to leave Napoli and join Juventus (Italy) at the end of this season.
Giuntoli, who has played a big role in the air defense this season, has Hvica Kvarachhelia, Victor Osimen,