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Napoli players salute sacked Ancelotti
Napoli players salute sacked Ancelotti
Napoli players have taken to Instagram to post well wishes for out-going boss Carlo Ancelotti following his dismissal, as Gennaro Gattuso prepares to take over. Ancelotti was sacked hours after guiding the Partenopei to the Champions League Round of 16 for only the third time in their history, following the disintegration of his relationship with […]
Ancelotti empties office for Gattuso
Ancelotti empties office for Gattuso
Carlo Ancelotti has emptied out his office at the Napoli training ground, with Gennaro Gattuso to take this afternoon’s training session. The coach was sacked last night, just hours after a 4-0 win over Genk secured their place in the Champions League Round of 16. That decision was announced to him by President Aurelio De […]
Ancelotti wanted Icardi for Insigne
Ancelotti wanted Icardi for Insigne
Carlo Ancelotti wanted Napoli to sign Mauro Icardi and sell Lorenzo Insigne last summer, reports La Stampa. Ancelotti was sacked in the hours following a 4-0 win against Racing Genk that assured qualification to the Round of 16 in the Champions League, amidst reports of a breakdown in relationship between he and President Aurelio De […]
Report: Ancelotti in Arsenal talks
Report: Ancelotti in Arsenal talks
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Carlo Ancelotti and could reach an agreement with the former Napoli boss as early as this afternoon. Despite guiding Napoli to the last 16 of the Champions League, that was not enough for Ancelotti to keep his job at the San Paolo. After moving into pole position to fill […]
Manolas: ‘Win fuels excitement’
Manolas: ‘Win fuels excitement’
Kostas Manolas believes the win against Racing Genk could kickstart Napoli’s season as they “deserved” to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. With mission now accomplished in Europe, Manolas feels the 4-0 victory can “generate some excitement” for when his team try to turn things around in Serie A. “It’s a win […]
‘Ancelotti can work anywhere’
‘Ancelotti can work anywhere’
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard is “very sorry” for Carlo Ancelotti after his Napoli dismissal but believes his former boss “can work anywhere in the world”. Ancelotti was sacked for failing to arrest Napoli’s poor run in Serie A, despite leading them to the Champions League knockout stages last night. “I have huge respect for him, I […]
Manolas: ‘Win generates excitement’
Manolas: ‘Win generates excitement’
Kostas Manolas said the win against Racing Genk could kick-start their season and claimed Napoli “deserved” to qualify for the last 16 in the Champions League. The 4-0 win over Genk helped Napoli “achieve” their target and Manolas felt the win can “generate some excitement” for when the team try to turn things around in […]
Official: Napoli sack Ancelotti
Official: Napoli sack Ancelotti
Napoli have officially sacked Carlo Ancelotti, with Gennaro Gattuso expected to take over tomorrow, following a summit with President Aurelio De Laurentiis. “SSC Napoli has decided to revoke the role of first team coach from Mr Carlo Ancelotti,” read a statement. “The rapport of friendship, admiration and reciprocal respect between the club, its President and […]
Arsenal make move for Ancelotti
Arsenal make move for Ancelotti
Italian reports suggest Arsenal are in pole position for Carlo Ancelotti, ahead of Everton, after Napoli sacked the coach. The decision to fire Ancelotti was announced just hours after a 4-0 win over Genk, which sent them through to the Champions League Round of 16. It had been widely reported the decision was already made […]
Gattuso to be named Napoli coach
Gattuso to be named Napoli coach
Gennaro Gattuso will be appointed Napoli coach within hours, after the club announced that his mentor Carlo Ancelotti had been sacked. The decision had been in the air for at least a week and was only stalled until now because they wanted to play the final Champions League group game. Just hours after a 4-0 […]