De Laurentiis Discusses Stadium Plans and Challenges for Napoli

"It seems very strange to me that the mayor continues to talk about Maradona and waits for my proposal; I have warned him that Maradona cannot be the subject of Napoli," said Aurelio De Laurentiis, returning to speak today on the stadium topic "With architect Zavanella we have made a total in-depth study with inspections, for the modifications we should build a stadium within the stadium, and Napoli would have to play some years out. The open construction site would not give signs of tranquility from the point of view of safety, we could not leave a semi-open construction site." "In Bagnoli there are two lots of 65 hectares, one could do the tennis, the Napoli stadium, the sports center like that of Manchester City and be done with it. With 65 hectares available, many parking spaces would be needed, a stadium of 50-60 thousand seats that could compete with other stadiums in the world. Transport is a false problem, what is the difference between Piazzale Tecchio and Bagnoli?" continued the blue patron "The Municipality has never done work in twenty years at Maradona. The Region has done it because I have great relations with President De Luca." And on the relationship with the Government: "I have an appointment with Minister Fitto who will convene Invitalia and the mayor: if everyone has set their mind to penalize Napoli and send it away from the city, I will come to terms with it. Afragola option? If one wants a stadium with a shopping center and shops, that works seven days a week, one cannot move away from the center."