Napoli Director Talks Title Race and a Couple of Deals

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·27 de fevereiro de 2025

Napoli Director Talks Title Race and a Couple of Deals

Napoli official Giovanni Manna tried to alleviate the pressure ahead of the clash with Inter and spilled the beans on some transfer market-related topics in an interview with Sky.

“We need to stay grounded in reality. We’re on an important journey and know where we come from. Some issues are normal, but we have to make some steps over time. We’re happy with what we’re doing and we’re cultivating a dream, but we must also be objectively realistic. Nothing would happen if we didn’t win the Scudetto.” “Antonio Conte is always an added value with his charisma, experience, and competence. He always pursues excellence. The standard is very high. We need to work in a correct, coherent, and loyal way to reach our goals.”

Manna addressed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia abruptly leaving Napoli in January.

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“Losing an important player midseason surely creates some regrets and is never easy. This matter was also exploited by the media. We wish to be ready to compensate for the things we can’t control, but we’re sure to have done the right thing.”

Manna was quizzed about Victor Osimhen and his potential permanent departure from Napoli.

“He’s always buzzed about, and not just on the transfer market. He’s a coveted player, and everybody knows he has a release clause. We’re working to find a solution in the shortest possible amount of time to avoid what happened last year.”

Manna dished on a pair of incoming renewals at Napoli.

“The one with Mathias Olivera just needs to be announced. We’re talking with Alex Meret. Instead, the situation is different with Frank Anguissa. We’ll negotiate it with calm because there’s no rush in that case.”