Sinisa Mihajlovic says Coaching Napoli ‘would have been an honour’ ahead of an expected move to Milan.
The Serbian was in charge of Sampdoria this season, and left after the final day of the season, with the Vesuviani reported to be one of his options.
However, with the former defender all-but confirmed as the new Rossoneri Coach, he nonetheless thanked the Partenopei for their interest.
Sinisa Mihajlovic says Coaching Napoli ‘would have been an honour’ ahead of an expected move to Milan.
The Serbian was in charge of Sampdoria this season, and left after the final day of the season, with the Vesuviani reported to be one of his options.
However, with the former defender all-but confirmed as the new Rossoneri Coach, he nonetheless thanked the Partenopei for their interest.
“It would have been a great honour,” Mihajlovic told Radio Marte.
“I love Neapolitans, and Naples is a fantastic city. As often happens, we talked but were unable to come to an agreement.
“I want to thank [President Aurelio] De Laurentiis anyway, who considered me to coach his great team.
“Naples is a great place, it’s a great club and I’ll still be Coaching for a long time, so never say never.”
Mihajlovic also reflected on Sampdoria’s season, and outlined his ambitions for the future.
“We had a great season, no-one expected us to finish in seventh place and qualify for the Europa League.
“We just lacked a 15-goal striker.
“I hope to win as a Coach just as I did when I was a player.”