Rudi Garcia is on very shaky ground given the recent Napoli results. A clause in his contract doesn’t work in his favor. The coach will likely live to fight another day. Aurelio De Laurentiis hasn’t opened talks with other gaffers yet, but the trust in him is very feeble.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the boss and the club agreed to a three-year deal including some options last options. However, if he were fired, the management would have to pay him only until June 30th. Then, his wages would come off the books.
Garcia will probably be given some more opportunities to turn things around by the Napoli hierarchy. The next three matches will be pivotal. He might stay on board until the next international break in November, as it will offer a good opportunity to usher in a new boss if need be.
The patron stressed the importance of qualifying for the Champions League, which is essential for their finances, and complained about the recent showings in a meeting with the tactician. The difficulty in finding a worthy replacement might give him a lifeline.
Our Take on Napoli and Garcia
It’s a fairly standard clause but a clever one, lending more credence to the chatter about the sack. On the other hand, De Laurentiis has generally refrained from paying overly large salaries to coaches. That would complicate their chase of Antonio Conte. They might be backed into a corner if he made the call.
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