Italiano on Napoli: "A platonic love with De Laurentiis destined to remain as it is"

Besiktas manager Italiano discussed his admiration for Napoli and De Laurentiis, describing their relationship as a platonic love that was never meant to be.

Vincenzo Italiano appeared on Sky Calcio Unplugged to discuss his current role at Besiktas in Turkey, where he dreams of winning the league title. He also reflected on his relationship with Napoli and club president De Laurentiis, revealing that while there is mutual respect between them, they were unable to establish a genuine working connection. "There is a platonic love between me and De Laurentiis that perhaps is destined to remain as it is," Italiano said. "You can't manage to have real contact." He expressed contentment with De Laurentiis's esteem for him but acknowledged that both parties chose different paths. Italiano also shared his passion for Diego Maradona, saying he grew up watching the legend during his time in Naples and keeps two photos of him in his office.