In recent days, the Giallorossi club seems to have made a decision: the Friedkins have contacted Giovanni Manna.
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The current Napoli sporting director, however, still has a contract with the Neapolitan club for another three years and it will not be easy to prematurely end his experience.
Direct contact was established between Friedkin and Manna, who also met with Gasperini.
As republic The meeting was reportedly considered positive by both parties. Roma has also presented an offer to the manager and is now waiting to see what the margins are to bring him to the capital.
The main problem continues to be Naples. The sports director has three years left on his contract, so negotiations will be necessary to release him. De Laurentiis, for now, makes no concessions: his asking price is 10 million euros.
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A high price for a director; Now it’s up to the Friedkins to decide whether or not to focus on other, less complicated targets.
Alternative options remain on the table: D’Amico, who has not yet been contacted, and Giuntoli, with whom talks have been held but who does not seem to have convinced the owners.
The former Juventus sporting director, however, is a free agent, an aspect that should not be underestimated.