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Napoli And Kvaratskhelia Set for Crunch Contract Talks

April 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

These are decisive days for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's future at Napoli amid growing speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona. Gazzetta dello Sport claims the player's agent will touch down in Naples today to discuss a contract renewal with Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Francesco Calzona is about to pull double duty for the first time since being hired by Napoli. He’ll leave to manage Slovakia during the break.

Napoli Job Fills Francesco Calzona with ‘Pride’

April 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Francesco Calzona might not be at the helm of Napoli next season, but even if he leaves, he'll carry fantastic memories. The Slovakia national team coach signed a short-term contract at the Diego Maradona Stadium in February.

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis was appalled by yet another very lackluster performance by his team versus Empoli and wants big changes.

De Laurentiis Considers Going Scorched Earth on Napoli

April 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis was appalled by yet another very lackluster performance by his team versus Empoli. He's planning big changes in the coming window. While he has whittled down the list of candidates for the bench, no player is certain to stay.

Stefano Pioli might do it again and be confirmed on the Milan bench despite seemingly having a foot out of the door for a few months.

Napoli Eye Up Move for Top Serie A Manager

April 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan could cut Stefano Pioli loose at the end of the season, with Napoli ready to offer the Italian manager a soft landing. According to Calciomercato, Aurelio De Laurentiis has identified the 58-year-old as a genuine candidate to replace Francesco Calzona.

Napoli added a new name to their shortlist of options for the bench, Vincenzo Montella, who bumped into Aurelio De Laurentiis in Rome.

Napoli Owner Meet Up with Secondary Coaching Candidate

April 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Napoli added a new name to their shortlist of options for the bench, Vincenzo Montella. Aurelio De Laurentiis bumped into the Turkey coach in Rome lately. The two sat down for a wide-ranging conversation. The Azzurri patron liked the coach earlier in his career.

Aurelio De Laurentiis worked a few weeks under the radar and kicked the tires on a few candidates before landing on Giovanni Manna.

Manna Wasn’t Necessarily the Top Choice for Napoli

April 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Aurelio De Laurentiis worked under the radar for a few weeks to identify his next sporting director well before the end of the season and kicked the tires on a few candidates before landing on Giovanni Manna, who will join Napoli in July for technical reasons.

Napoli Patron Passes the Buck on Dubious Osimhen Deal

April 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was questioned for an hour in Rome amid the investigation into financing fraud resulting from the acquisition of Victor Osimhen back in the day. The valuation of the striker was increased because four relatively unknown players transferred to Lille.

Roma will change their no.1 goalie and earmarked Alex Meret as a potential successor for Rui Patricio. The veteran is on an expiring deal.

Napoli Trigger Extension Clause in First-Team Star’s Deal

March 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A

Soon-to-be-former Serie A champions Napoli have triggered an extension clause in Alex Meret's deal to prevent him from leaving south Italy on a free transfer. According to Fabrizio Romano's latest update, Aurelio De Laurentiis has activated this option to buy himself more time to negotiate a new contract with his first-choice goalkeeper.

Aurelio De Laurentiis addressed a few hot-button topics at the end of a League’s assembly, starting by comment the recent words by Victor Osimhen.

Napoli Players Incentivized to Make Late Top-Four Push

March 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Reigning Serie A holders Napoli head to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to take on Inter in Sunday's must-win encounter. The stakes are high for Partenopei after a 3-1 loss at Barcelona on Tuesday crashed them out of the Champions League last-16.

De Laurentiis Desperate for FIFA Club World Cup Berth

March 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants his team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at all costs. He has set a €10M prize for the players if they make it. The Partenopei need a little nudge to overtake Juventus.

After trying to agree with the City to renovate the Stadio Maradona, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis decided it would be easier to build a new one.

De Laurentiis Makes Bold Proclamation About New Stadium

March 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

After trying to agree with the City to renovate the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for a few years, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis decided it would be easier to build a new one in a different area: "There’s not much we can do."

Nobody would be happier than Aurelio De Laurentiis if Francesco Calzona righted the ship and earned his confirmation on the Napoli bench

What the Solution to the Mess on the Napoli Bench Could Be

February 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends

Nobody would be happier than Aurelio De Laurentiis if Francesco Calzona righted the ship and earned his confirmation on the Napoli bench, sparing him the third coaching search in the span of a calendar year, even though at least the last one was swift and painless.

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