Aurelio De Laurentiis Unleashes: Calls for Maradona Stadium Demolition and Announces New Training Center

De Laurentiis Defends Malagò and Targets Political Leadership

Speaking to Italian media outlets, Aurelio De Laurentiis addressed the state of Italian sports administration, offering a defense of Giovanni Malagò. According to reports from ANSA and La Gazzetta dello Sport, De Laurentiis shifted blame toward government ministers, claiming that Andrea Abodi and Giancarlo Giorgetti create problems.

“I defend Malagò,” De Laurentiis stated, as reported by Sportmediaset. The club president argued that excessive political interference continues to burden Italian sports governance, pointing directly at state officials.

The Stadio Maradona Must Be Demolished

Turning his focus to stadium infrastructure in Naples, De Laurentiis reaffirmed his stance that the current Stadio Diego Armando Maradona must be demolished. According to coverage by la Repubblica and Il Mattino, the club president insisted that the arena must be entirely demolished.

“The Maradona va solo abbattuto,” De Laurentiis said. Alongside the stadium redevelopment plans, the Napoli president announced concrete steps for the club’s future infrastructure, confirming that a new training center will be built in Qualiano.

Friction Over Past Management and Rival Executives

The wide-ranging remarks also touched upon Luciano Spalletti and Gerry Cardinale. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, De Laurentiis criticized past statements from Cardinale, characterizing them as unrealistic. “Cardinale diceva cose insensate,” De Laurentiis remarked.

When questioned about Luciano Spalletti, De Laurentiis offered a sharp warning. Sportmediaset reported that the club president told reporters that Spalletti “must remember one thing.”

Next Steps for Napoli’s Infrastructure Projects

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