Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has reportedly contacted International lawyers to review the appeal against Juventus’ participation in the Club World Cup. The Partenopei’s elimination from the Champions League meant that the Bianconeri qualify in their place for the 2025 edition of the competition, a decision that has reportedly incensed De Laurentiis.
Il Mattino report that Napoli are considering a number of changes following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, including a potential coaching change. Despite an upturn in form under new coach Francesco Calzona, It Mattino write that ‘De Laurentiis is considering many names’. Maurizio Sarri had been toying with the idea of reconciling with De Laurentiis for a few weeks, but after the president’s words in reference to Sarri (“Only a loser can resign”) that potential move has come to a standdtill.
Milan coach Stefano Pioli is very well-liked for his human characteristics as well, while Fiorentina’s Vincenzo Italiano remains the eternal favourite. The dream remains Antonio Conte, who is courted by half of Italy and will choose carefully.
The newspaper also outline how the ‘vanished Club World Cup money is what De Laurentiis now regrets the most’ and that yesterday, he ‘contacted his international lawyers to review the appeal against Juventus: because Napoli truly believes there’s room for maneuver.’
