Napoli have formally suspended their training retreat after making an “iron pact” between players and President.
Aurelio De Laurentiis had thrown the squad into a training retreat for the rest of the season after their Coppa Italia semi-final exit at the hands of Lazio.
Since then, they have won three on the bounce between Serie A and the Europa League.
Napoli have formally suspended their training retreat after making an “iron pact” between players and President.
Aurelio De Laurentiis had thrown the squad into a training retreat for the rest of the season after their Coppa Italia semi-final exit at the hands of Lazio.
Since then, they have won three on the bounce between Serie A and the Europa League.
“Following today’s training session, President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Christian Maggio – representing the squad – clarified their positions on the retreat and agreed the players will return home this evening,” read a statement on the club website.
“The President and players made an iron pact to respect their duties and honour the jersey with an aim to end the season achieving the best possible results.
“The President, who spoke to Maggio on the telephone, virtually shook hands with him and the entire squad who, along with Rafa Benitez, are ready for the next challenges with the maximum concentration and professionalism.”
When De Laurentiis ordered the training retreat, he had complained their performances were “squalid and unworthy of the Napoli jersey.”