Manfredi: “Maradona stadium sale only for a major investment” | OneFootball

The Mayor of Naples, Gaetano Manfredi, gave an interview to Corriere dello Sport. Many topics were addressed by the number 1 citizen of Naples, who also discussed a possible sale of the Maradona, should a significant offer come in. Another hot topic was the participation of the Fuorigrotta facility in Euro 2032, which will be held in Italy.

Mayor Manfredi: "We are considering granting honorary citizenship to De Laurentiis"

The words of Gaetano Manfredo, Mayor of Naples during an interview with 'Corriere dello Sport'.

On the possible presence of Maradona at Euro 2032

"We are working on a project and we are looking for the financial resources to make it feasible. If we look at the numbers of Milan and Inter for San Siro, we are talking about one billion and 200 million. These are huge numbers. We are working on our idea. There is continuous dialogue with UEFA and with Napoli Football for the work that needs to be done. We will try to find the best possible solution. Evaluating every alternative with great availability".

On the honorary degree for De Laurentiis

"It is a decision that the university must make, indeed it has made. I don't want to interfere. We as the Municipality of Naples are deciding to confer honorary citizenship on him. For what he has done and is doing for the city".

On the sale of San Siro

"I believe that the sale in exchange for a significant investment in the area as well, is in the order of things. San Siro, like Maradona, is a symbol of the city. Since the clubs have decided to invest so significantly, it was a step to take. If there was a similar situation in Naples, we would also think about it".

Possibility of selling Maradona?

"If there was a significant investment in the stadium, the issue would arise. Obviously it would be the end of a stadium evaluation process. There are rules to respect, a procedure to follow, we are talking about a public good that is available to the administration. In compliance with the rules of the State. In exchange for the investment in the stadium, we are willing to also consider the sale of the facility at the end of the investment or in exchange for the investment. There is an administrative procedure to follow: in Milan they have been working on it for six years. We are open to any solution".

Francesco Landi

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