Napoli mayor open to selling Maradona stadium if club keen | OneFootball

The mayor of Naples, Gaetano Manfredi, addressed the topic of the Maradona Stadium today on Kiss Kiss Napoli, on the sidelines of the “Casa Corriere” event.

Naples, Mayor Manfredi open to selling the Maradona Stadium: “If the club is interested, we can talk about it”

Manfredi reiterated the administration’s willingness to invest in the facility, but also said he was open to considering a possible sale to the Neapolitan club:

“We have a clear position regarding the stadium: we are willing to invest in the ‘Maradona’ and, if the club wants to do so on its own, we are ready to discuss it. We are interested in doing what’s best for the team and the fans. We are also open to selling the stadium, as happened in Milan. If there is such willingness, we would not back down. However, since we are a public entity, such a situation would have to be handled with the utmost care.”

Naples, a bridge of peace and a growing city

The mayor then emphasized the importance of Naples as a welcoming city and a growing economic center:

“Naples has historically been a bridge of peace, both for its geographical position and its capacity for hospitality. In Naples, everyone feels at home, regardless of race or religion. These have been three difficult days from a weather perspective, with some damage, but thanks to the continuous work of our teams we have restored all city roads. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the workers involved.”

Manfredi also highlighted the positive trend of the local economy:

“The city’s GDP is growing faster than that of other Italian cities. We want to create jobs and wealth to foster the development that Naples deserves. We are a great European capital and we must always create new opportunities to grow together.”

An open door for dialogue with Napoli

The mayor’s statements thus open a real window for the Neapolitan club, which could consider acquiring the stadium as a tool for sporting and economic development. The municipality’s willingness to collaborate, whether through direct investments or a possible sale, marks a significant moment in the management of one of the city’s most iconic sports facilities.

The topic remains on the agenda for the coming months, as fans and citizens await the official decisions of the club and the city administration.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.