Napoli have officially confirmed the appointment of former Roma and Lille coach Rudi Garcia to replace Luciano Spalletti. It’s a return to Serie A for the Frenchman, who previously managed the Giallorossi from 2013-2016.
Garcia was one of a number of potential candidates for Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, who was reportedly closing in on a deal for Christophe Galtier.
Napoli confirmed the appointment of Garcia via their official Twitter account:
✍️ Rudi García è il nuovo allenatore del Napoli!
Benvenuto Mister ???? pic.twitter.com/aYjOVpGDP9— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) June 15, 2023
Speaking of the appointment, Garcia said:
“What a pleasure to join Napoli’s project. What a pleasure to return to Italy, I am motivated and ambitious, now more than ever, to continue to bring up the colours of the Italian Champions.”
