The name of Frenchman Christophe Galtier appeared as the most likely to take over the technical leadership of Napoli, but in the end his compatriot and much more experienced Rudi Garcia was preferred. The latter was previously Cristiano Ronaldo's coach at Al Nasr in Saudi Arabia and was fired on April 13. Now Garcia, who has worked again in Italy, in Roma will be the replacement of Luciano Spalletti as announced first by the president of the Italian champion, Aurelio de Laurentis and then by the team, on Thursday night (15/6).

"I have the pleasure to announce that after getting to know him and meeting during the last ten days, Mr. Rudi Garcia will be the new manager of Napoli. Welcome and good luck", said the owner and president of the Partenopei, Mr. de Laurentis.