Naples council: Maradona works won’t disrupt club, stadium presser off | OneFootball

Palazzo San Giacomo responds to the criticisms of the blue president and reaffirms the intention to proceed with the Maradona masterplan

City of Naples responds to De Laurentiis: “The works at Maradona will not hinder the club”. Postponement requested for the new stadium conference

Following the statements by Aurelio De Laurentiis, the City of Naples intervenes to clarify its position on the planned works at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium and the project for the new Caramanico facility.

According to reports from Il Mattino, no particular tensions are noted at Palazzo San Giacomo following the words of the Napoli president. Municipal sources even commented with a certain irony:

“We have made progress. Previously, for De Laurentiis, the Maradona was a complete dump.”

“Works compatible with SSC Napoli’s activities”

Beyond the jokes, the City confirms its operational line: the Maradona masterplan will be transformed into an executive project, with structural and functional interventions that – assure Palazzo San Giacomo – will not hinder the club’s sports activities.

“The planned works will always ensure maximum capacity and will not interfere with the normal activities of SSC Napoli,” reads the response. “We are not opposed to a new stadium, as long as it is a truly feasible and sustainable project.”

New stadium at Caramanico: postponement of the conference requested

In parallel, the process for the Caramanico project, the area identified for a possible new facility, continues. The ZES (Special Economic Zone) has convened the decision-making Conference on the topic for November 18. However, the City intends to request a postponement of the meeting until after the regional elections, scheduled for November 24, to avoid political interference and ensure a more serene technical discussion.

A balance yet to be found

The dialogue between Aurelio De Laurentiis and the municipal administration remains open. On one hand, the blue patron continues to push for a new modern and independent stadium; on the other, the City defends the choice to redevelop the Maradona as the historic home of Neapolitan football, in a complex balance between sports, economic, and urban needs.

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