Napoli's De Laurentiis makes shocking recruitment decision aboard yacht
Journalist Valter De Maggio reports that Aurelio De Laurentiis conducted a unique test on a yacht, which a player failed. The second glass of rum and coke the player indulged in sealed his fate, preventing the signing of a contract.
12:32 PM EDT, May 10, 2024
Aurelio De Laurentiis has been at the helm of the Naples club for many years. His tenure as the owner and president of SSC Napoli boasts significant achievements, such as winning the Serie A title and reaching the Champions League quarter-finals. This season, however, has been challenging for the Azzurri, prompting Aurelio De Laurentiis to seek strategies for a triumphant return.
Hiring a new coach and players is part of his plan. Prospective hires should be wary of relaxing with alcohol during negotiations with Aurelio De Laurentiis.
The president of Napoli hosts potential club members for discussions at his Capri residence, an island near Naples. Nearby, his yacht offers a luxurious setting for negotiations.
According to journalist Valter De Maggio, Aurelio De Laurentiis offered a player a drink. The initial glass of rum and coke didn't bother the Napoli president. Still, the second glass led to the decision not to sign the player, who failed to align with De Laurentiis's expectations for a sporty lifestyle for his team.
Aurelio De Laurentiis then promptly ended the meeting, taking the player back to shore on his yacht. This unconventional recruitment test proved too much for the athlete in question.
Among the players for Napoli is Hubert Idasiak, serving as the backup goalkeeper. Piotr Zieliński is also a team member, though he is set to move to Inter Milan at the season's end. In recent times, Arkadiusz Milik and Bartosz Bereszyński have departed from the Naples club.
