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Napoli President De Laurentiis Met with Paulo Sousa

June 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli are regrouping after missing out on a few targets to fill their opening on the bench and added one further option to their board, Salernitana’s gaffer Paulo Sousa. Aurelio De Laurentiis had a long summit with the Portuguese boss last Friday. Vincenzo Italiano will stay at Fiorentina.

Napoli are regrouping after failing to sway one of their preferred options to replace Luciano Spalletti, Luis Enrique, at least for the time being.

New Twists and Turns in the Napoli Coaching Search

June 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Porto, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are regrouping after failing to sway one of their preferred options to replace Luciano Spalletti, Luis Enrique, at least for the time being. President Aurelio De Laurentiis is playing on multiple tables. There doesn’t appear to be a clear favorite just yet amid a host of rumors.

Luciano Spalletti is the new Italy coach, succeeding Roberto Mancini on the Azzurri’s bench after the former gaffer’s sudden and tumultuous exit.

Napoli Start Actively Seeking a Spalletti Replacement

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Luciano Spalletti stopped short of announcing his departure from Napoli, but he heavily alluded to it, and the club is looking for a new coach. The gaffer claimed that the decision had been made and that the team would make it official at a later time.

A recent meeting between Aurelio De Laurentiis and Luciano Spalletti wasn’t enough to mend all fences and make sure the gaffer stays on the bench long-term.

Spalletti Turns Down Opening Renewal Offered by Napoli

May 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

A recent meeting between Aurelio De Laurentiis and Luciano Spalletti wasn’t enough to mend all fences and make sure the gaffer stays on the bench long-term. The coach has rejected the first extension tendered by the president. It would have run until 2025. The owner is preparing some fallbacks.

Rafa Benitez has clear ideas about which team will come out on top in Tuesday’s encounter between Napoli and Milan in Champions League.

Benitez Expects Napoli to Beat Milan in Return Leg

April 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Europa League, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Rafa Benitez has clear ideas about which team will come out on top in Tuesday’s encounter between Napoli and Milan: "I liked the Azzurri in the first match, even though Victor Osimhen was unavailable. The Rossoneri and Stefano Pioli impressed me, but the Partenopei are stronger."

Salernitana changed their mind and recalled Davide Nicola to helm the team. The coach was fired following the 2-8 romp versus Atalanta.

Salernitana Walk Back Decision to Change Their Coach

January 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, West Ham

Salernitana changed their mind and will recall Davide Nicola to helm the team. The coach was fired following the 2-8 romp versus Atalanta. President Danilo Iervolino and sporting director Morgan De Sanctis inquired about other gaffers. However, they ultimately stuck with the one that was already under contract.

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