FIGC work on avoiding Spalletti payment to Napoli

Whereas Napoli reiterate the discharge clause have to be paid, the FIGC appears decided to make Luciano Spalletti the following Italy coach after Roberto Mancini’s sudden resignation.

Mancini was below contract till July 2026, however introduced he was leaving the Azzurri job on Sunday afternoon.

With EURO 2024 qualifiers arising in early September, the frenzy is on to discover a alternative.

Antonio Conte and Fabio Grosso are potential candidates, however Spalletti shortly emerged because the favorite and journalist Alessandro Alciato insists the deal has been performed.

Nevertheless, Sky Sport Italia are extra cautious and be aware the FIGC attorneys are engaged on methods to activate the discharge clause in his contract, which allowed him to go away Napoli over the summer season.

Napoli lawyer Mattia Grassani reiterated in the present day that the clause does embody a nationwide crew in addition to a membership, although the FIGC are looking for a loophole.

The Italian Federation has no intention of paying a penalty to get the coach they need, particularly contemplating he has already left his membership facet after successful the Scudetto.