Napoli – A few minutes before the start of the league match against Atalanta, Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, spoke to Sky Sport, addressing the hot topic of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's departure and the club's future strategies.
“The team is focused, the coach has brought the group together”, Manna began, reassuring about the emotional impact of the Georgian's departure. Manna explained the background to the transfer: “The player specifically asked to be transferred. We were working on the renewal, but his requests and our proposals, considering our salary caps, did not coincide. Now Kvara belongs to the past. Let's think about the present.”
The farewell of a key player like kvaratskhelia opens up complex scenarios, but Napoli is ready to react: “An important player has left. Now we will try to be ready, but always under Napoli’s conditions.” Among the names linked to the club, Manna cited a prominent profile: “Garnacho? He’s a very strong player.”
“Neres? He’s a player who has always done well and now he’s grown. He can play both on the right and the left. It was an opportunity and we seized it.” Despite the market, the sporting director reiterated that the focus remains on the pitch: "Now it's important to think about tonight's race and the rest of the season. The goal is to remain competitive, without ever losing sight of the solidity of the project."
Article published on 18 January 2025 - 20:46
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