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Napoli Contemplate Stunning Reunion to Fill Their Bench
TL;DR
Napoli is considering a reunion with Maurizio Sarri as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte, whose future remains uncertain. The club's president is particularly interested in bringing Sarri back after his time at Lazio.
Key points
- Napoli is exploring replacements for Antonio Conte.
- Aurelio De Laurentiis is interested in Maurizio Sarri.
- Conte has one year left on his contract with no extension planned.
- Sarri is open to returning to Napoli after his time at Lazio.
- Next steps will follow a meeting with Conte.
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Napoli Contemplate Stunning Reunion to Fill Their Bench
Napoli have been testing the waters for replacements should Antonio Conte depart, and their president Aurelio De Laurentiis is particularly fascinated by bringing back Maurizio Sarri, Alfredo PedullĆ reports.
He tops their shortlist, but the future of their present manager hasnāt been sorted yet. He has one year left on his deal, with no extension in sight. Thatād generally lead to an exit, but he could stay as a lame duck.
According to Fabrizio Romano (via SOSFanta), Sarri is open to going back to Napoli after a challenging second run at Lazio. However, the Partenopei will take the next steps only after a sit-down with Conte.
Per Gianluca Di Marzio (via Tribuna), among all his coaches, De Laurentiis has the fondest memories of the current Lazio one, especially for his playing style. Heās under contract with Lazio for another campaign. The Azzurri fully plans to keep hold of director Giovanni Manna, even though he has suitors.
Q&A
Why is Napoli considering Maurizio Sarri for a return?
Napoli is contemplating Sarri's return due to his successful past with the club and the uncertainty surrounding Antonio Conte's future.
What is the current status of Antonio Conte's contract with Napoli?
Antonio Conte has one year left on his contract with Napoli, but there is no extension in sight, leading to speculation about his potential exit.
What challenges did Maurizio Sarri face during his second stint at Lazio?
Maurizio Sarri had a challenging second run at Lazio, which has influenced Napoli's interest in bringing him back.
