Free since his eviction at Al-Nassr last April, Rudi Garcia could quickly revive. The French coach is among Napoli’s targets. And in a favorable context, his name is likely to land at the top of President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ shortlist.
No offense to his many detractors in France, Rudi Garcia has a good rating on the coaching market. The French always manages to bounce back after his failures. Confirmation this summer since his name is fueling rumors from Italy. After his departure from Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, the one who trained Cristiano Ronaldo until last April could well settle on the Napoli bench. Rudi Garcia was however far from being the favorite for the succession of Luciano Spalletti.
Il Mattino: Rudi #Garcia has more and more possibilities to become the new coach of the #Napoli. Christophe Galtier is an alternative, there is also a Zinedine Zidane suggestion. Vincenzo Italiano will stay at Fiorentina. pic.twitter.com/oYwDxPD0zQ
— GuillaumeMP (@Guillaumemp) June 10, 2023
Many other avenues have been discussed in recent weeks, but none have come to fruition yet. Local daily Il Mattino explains that Vincenzo Italiano was very popular at Napoli. But the Fiorentina coach should not leave the Viola this summer. According to our transalpine colleagues, the failure of this track would increase the chances of Rudi Garcia who has certain significant advantages. Not to mention his situation, the contract-free coach has already proven himself in Serie A. The former Roma technician (2013-2016) had obtained good results in the Italian capital.
Napoli also think of Zidane
His work has apparently left good memories since his profile seems to be preferred to that of the Portuguese Paulo Sousa, stationed at Salernitana, or even Christophe Galtier, whom Paris Saint-Germain is preparing to dismiss. As for the tracks Zinedine Zidane and Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton), the Italian newspaper is logically pessimistic. This favorable context could therefore benefit Rudi Garcia, whom supporters of Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais will have a hard time imagining on the bench of the Italian champion.
