De Laurentiis confirms offer to buy Napoli: ‘Money is not the problem’
Aurelio De Laurentiis, owner of Napoli, has confirmed an offer from an American consortium to buy the club. He emphasized that the main issue is not financial but finding a successor who can lead with passion. De Laurentiis has previously rejected substantial offers but acknowledges ongoing interest in Napoli.
- ▪De Laurentiis confirmed he received a €2 billion offer from an American consortium led by Matt Rizzetta.
- ▪He stated that the problem isn't money, but whether a successor can lead with heart.
- ▪In the past, he rejected a $900 million offer in 2017 and a $3.5 billion offer in 2021.
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