Napoli chief Manna talks McTominay deal and title hangover

Manna insists it is wages that keep the best players in England.

At the Social Football Summit 2024, Manna discussed the arrival of Scott McTominay from Manchester United.

He said: “A player comes from the Premier League and tells you the standard is high. The problem is the economic gap, their income is significantly higher and we can't compete there. McTominay can be convinced with a little imagination. I am.” proud of the enthusiasm of the people, they give you the feeling of being part of something that needs to be managed.

“You do the work together, you cannot do anything alone. There are not many people, but there is a very close working group. The luck of a coach and staff of the highest level helps, this cohesion makes it possible for us to achieve the objective do well.

“Naples and South America are a historical union, there is the will to get players from there because it is a booming market. The aim is to consolidate the team, then you can bet. I would certainly like to do something on a passionate level too.

“The president enjoys working on the sports center and the new stadium, he talks about it with the municipality and we are looking for a profitable solution for both parties. We are currently displaced, but we can do that with our own sports center.” a completely different job and it would be a fundamental asset.

“We are behind in terms of structure compared to the other big teams. When you negotiate TV rights this also has an impact. When you see the Premier League you recognize the pitch, this is a basis to start from. I think that that's what it takes to win.” you have to build and know how to build the management of victory.

“When you win after 33 years, it is not easy to achieve victory, even though Napoli has had an incredible journey. Maybe we should understand that we had to take a different path. The coach and the sporting director have left, they rebuilt themselves.” and when seasons start badly, it is always complicated to put them right.”

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