Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, finds himself confronted with genuine cause for concern as the club faces the prospect of forfeiting potential revenues exceeding €100 million. The club has been mired in turmoil for the past six months subsequent to their Scudetto triumph, with the dismissals of both Rudi Garcia and Walter Mazzarri in recent months due to a significant decline in performance and results. Presently, Slovakia’s coach, Francesco Calzona, assumes interim managerial responsibilities until the conclusion of the season.
Napoli’s struggles persisted in their recent encounter with Cagliari, culminating in a 1-1 draw against Claudio Ranieri’s side. Consequently, the team currently occupies the ninth position in the league standings, trailing fourth-placed Bologna by 11 points.
According to a report from Corriere dello Sport cited by TMW, Napoli is now facing the likelihood of exclusion from both the Champions League and the upcoming Club World Cup. These competitions collectively contribute over €100 million in revenue to participating clubs.
De Laurentiis is fervently seeking qualification for some form of international competition, aiming to prevent the club from being completely devoid of participation in European tournaments.