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Rudi Garcia appointed coach of Serie A champions Napoli after Luciano Spalletti’s departure.
Rudi Garcia has been named as Napoli’s new head coach, taking over for the departing Luciano Spalletti, who resigned after helping the team win the title.
Garcia’s hiring was made public on Thursday after an announcement and a brief message from the club’s president on social media. Spalletti left Napoli citing a need for a break, and Napoli has been looking for a new manager ever since.
As Napoli fans come down from the high of their first Scudetto in thirty years, Garcia’s selection is likely to be viewed as lacklustre with names like Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, and Gian Piero Gasperini linked with the position. The well-travelled Frenchman apparently had a falling out with Cristiano Ronaldo and was last seen leaving Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis welcomed Garcia via Twitter: “I am pleased to announce that, having met with him over the last 10 days, Mr Rudi Garcia will be the new coach of Napoli. We wish him a warm welcome and the best of luck!”
✍️ Rudi García è il nuovo allenatore del Napoli!
Benvenuto Mister 👋 pic.twitter.com/aYjOVpGDP9— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) June 15, 2023
When Garcia takes the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona bench in August, he’ll be hoping players like Kim Min-Jae and Victor Osimhen are available. Napoli players are now enjoying a well-earned holiday following an incredible season.