The City of Naples isn't ruling out the possibility of a new stadium for SSC Napoli, but it's urging everyone to keep their feet firmly on the ground. Mayor Gaetano Manfredi clarified Palazzo San Giacomo's position, speaking on the sidelines of an America's Cup event at the Marie Curie Institute in Ponticelli.
"We are in constant contact with Minister Abodi to find positive solutions for the city's opportunities, including for the European Championships," Manfredi explained, emphasizing the ongoing dialogue with the government. Regarding the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, the mayor reiterated that work has already begun: "We are moving forward on the Maradona project, both on the planning and on sourcing resources. We are trying to move forward with concrete prospects."
The possibility of a new stadium in the Caramanico market area is more complex. Again, Manfredi is keen to point out that there is no political preclusion: "We have never been against the possibility of a new stadium. If the club wants to build a new stadium, we are absolutely in favor." Soon after, however, conditions arise that make the project anything but simple. "It's clear that it must be a viable option," warns the mayor, addressing the critical issues of the identified area.
"Caramanico is a market with 500 dealers with long-term concessions, so it's really very difficult to move everyone from there because they have a right," Manfredi explains, noting that the issue of acquired rights represents a significant obstacle. Added to this is the issue of timing: "I've said this from the beginning, especially because we have a fairly tight timetable for the European Championships."
The administration's stance remains focused on dialogue, but without shortcuts. "The City Council is always engaged in dialogue," the mayor concludes, "but only on matters that are technically feasible." A clear message to the club: maximum openness, but only for concrete and sustainable projects.
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