Let's get straight to work to build the future. Giovanni Manna, the new sporting director of Napoli, arrived today in Castel Volturno to begin reconstruction after a disastrous season.
The objective is clear: to return to fighting for the top of the rankings and reconquer Europe. This morning, the Juventus officially confirmed the farewell of Manna, 35 years old from Vallo della Lucania, who since 2019 has held key roles in the black and white club, first as manager of the Under 19 and then as sporting director of the Next Gen.
Manna was welcomed in Castel Volturno by CEO Andrea Chiavelli and immediately began his adventure, starting with the choice of a new coach and the reorganization of the team. Napoli can count on a treasure chest of 200 million euros: 70 million collected from this year's Champions League and 130 million from the clause for the sale of Osimhen.
With these resources, Manna is also aiming to renew Kvaratskhelia, currently with a salary of 1,4 million. The immediate priority is to find a new coach.
In contention are Vincenzo Italiano and Gian Piero Gasperini, both European stars this year, with Stefano Pioli remaining a valid option. The choice of coach will be crucial to defining the team's identity and best approaching next season.
As for the market, Manna is already working to strengthen the team. In attack, Napoli has set its sights on Jonathan David, a 24-year-old Canadian from Lille, who has scored 19 goals this season and is eager to play in the Champions League.
Another target is Santiago Gimenez, the 23-year-old who led Feyenoord to second place in the league with 23 goals. Artem Dovbyk, who impressed with his 21 goals for Girona in La Liga, is also under observation.
The defense will be another key area that Manna will have to intervene on. Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo and Olivera seem destined to stay, while Ostigard, Juan Jesus, Mario Rui and Natan could leave.
Among the possible new arrivals, the names of David Hancko, 26-year-old Slovakian central defender from Feyenoord, and Martinez Quarta from Fiorentina stand out, whose future could be linked to the choice of the new coach. Giovanni Manna is facing a decisive summer, which could represent the leap in quality in his career, bringing him to the helm of one of the top European clubs.
There is a lot of work to do, but there is no shortage of determination and resources. Napoli fans hope that this new management can bring the team back to the glories of the past, ready to compete at the highest levels in Italy and Europe.
Article published on May 21, 2024 - 18:01 pm
