Clearly, in Naples, it’s not just the Gomorrah series that is full of adventures. With the departure of Luciano Spalletti at the end of last season, with whom he lifted the third Scudetto in its history, Napoli hoped to continue its good sporting dynamic with the arrival of Frenchman Rudi Garcia last summer, he who was free after a passage on the Al-Nassr bench. Despite his great experience in Serie A with AS Roma, the French technician did not have the shoulders to allow the Partenopei to defend their title. It was a defeat at home against Empoli which led to his rapid dismissal, replaced immediately by a former member of the house, Walter Mazzarri.
Yes, but the ills of Campanian training were not cured by this change of coach, quite the contrary. Worse still, the reigning transalpine champion had even more defeats than under the leadership of the ex-Roman coach, with six defeats conceded in the last 12 matches since his arrival. Enough to force the Neapolitan president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, to prospect to find a leader of the pack capable of re-motivating a workforce that was very little changed during the summer transfer window after the final coronation in the championship. And to replace Mazzarri, the Azzurra management is interested in a coach who has just been sacked in the capital…
Barça in ambush?
Indeed, according to the latest indiscretions of the Timesconfirmed by SportMediaSet, Napoli have reportedly started discussions with José Mourinho, recently released from his post at AS Roma. The British media informs us that the Portuguese coach, also approached by Saudi Arabia and even in competition with Bruno Genesio as we announced to you exclusively, would favor a new experience in Italy and would be ready to discuss with the Azzurri to lead the first team. The Italian television channel even adds that a meeting is planned for next week between the different parties to discuss taking office next season.
Dismissed by the Giallorossa management after the defeat against AC Milan in Serie A, the Special One therefore continues to consider the possibilities available to him to return to service. El Chiringuito even managed to spread the Barça rumors around the future of the 60-year-old technician. The latter, who just arrived in Barcelona this Sunday, was questioned about a probable arrival at the current fourth in La Liga. No response from Mou – former FC deputy between 1996 and 2000 – who nevertheless gave the journalist a smile. So simple speculation or real avenue for the Catalan management to succeed a Xavi who is nevertheless reinforced in his position? To be continued.
