Aurelio De Laurentiis: “Focus on Champions, despite being 220 million behind…”
Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli, recently spoke in a comprehensive interview with Sky Sport, following a previous conversation with Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
Speaking about the past season, De Laurentiis expressed the need to reconnect with the team. He emphasized the importance of face-to-face discussions over a good meal and a glass of wine. He also voiced concerns about the team’s performance compared to their opponents and the financial disparities faced, with Napoli spending more than other teams on salaries but still trailing behind in results. The primary objective for Napoli has been to secure a spot in the Champions League due to a significant financial deficit resulting from the pandemic and transfer expenditure.
De Laurentiis made it clear that there has never been a consideration to change Spalletti as the coach and mentioned the situation with players like Mertens and Insigne. Despite acknowledging the challenges of contractual renewals, he remains dedicated to the club’s success and expressed his unease about FIFA and UEFA’s decisions that impact domestic leagues.
In conclusion, De Laurentiis touched upon the transfer market, specifically mentioning players like Traoré, Raspadori, Koulibaly, and Kvalatskhelia, indicating Napoli’s intention to continue identifying and nurturing talent similar to their successful acquisitions during Benitez’s tenure.