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Spalletti: “I’d be happy to avoid Paris, but Europe belongs to unity”

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Spalletti: “I’d be happy to avoid Paris, but Europe belongs to unity”

The Champions League round of 16 draw has put Eintracht on Napoli’s path, with Luciano Spalletti advising his side to exercise caution but also expressing satisfaction at not being set to face Paris.

Napoli have been on the right track since the start of the season, starring in Italy and Europe, with Partenopei topping the Serie A standings with 11 wins – 2 draws and +6 against 2nd Milan, placing them in the last 16 Top teams belongs to this year’s Champions League with 5 wins and 1 loss in the group stage.

Understandably, the fans’ appetites are whetted by the fact that Luciano Spalletti’s team not only wins, but also combines it with attacking and attractive football, while the fact that it does not face any of the giants on the way to the “8” of the Champions League European football raises expectations.

Spalletti himself was publicly satisfied that his team did without Paris in the “16” (they were among the possible opponents), although the experienced coach made it clear that Eintracht had to face up to the heavy bill that was due.

“At this level, any draw is difficult, although we like to avoid Paris. But Eintracht are the defending Europa League champions, the second biggest competition in Europe, and they are above them.

It’s definitely not going to be easy.” he pointed out on Napoli’s official website that the two teams will face off after 29 years. Their last meeting came in the 1994 UEFA Cup Round of 16 when Germany clinched two 1-0 wins and Napoli now have a chance to take revenge at one of the best periods in their history.

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Incredibly, Mourinho, he sang it to Kvaratshelias and was hugging and kissing him within 10 seconds

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Incredibly, Mourinho, he sang it to Kvaratshelias and was hugging and kissing him within 10 seconds

An incredible scene took place in the first 45 minutes of the Roma-Napoli game in which Jose Mourinho first theatrically cheered Kvaratshelias and then hugged and kissed him within ten seconds.

Incredible scene in Rome – Napoli where Jose Mourinho first chants Quaratschelia and then within ten seconds hugs, kisses and talks to him as if he were his father.

In the 37th minute of the game, the Georgian international earned a foul and a yellow card from his opponent, in a phase that took place in front of Mourinho, who insisted that there was not even a foul.

Afterwards, the Portuguese technician initially shouted at Kvaratshelias, telling him that he was just acting, but as he approached Georgianos, he hugged him, kissed him and began talking to him in a very calm tone while the two men found each other. A little later, the recording showed Mourinho having a very friendly chat with Osimen.


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The extension of Osimen’s contract with Napoli until 2026 is official

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The extension of Osimen’s contract with Napoli until 2026 is official

On Saturday (December 23), Napoli announced Victor Osimen’s contract extension until the summer of 2026, with the Nigerian striker pictured alongside Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Victor Osimen has officially extended his contract with Napoli. The Partenopei announced the extension of their cooperation until summer 2026.


The Nigerian striker receives an amount of around nine to ten million euros annually, while his release clause is around 130 to 140 million euros.

At the same time, he decided to cancel the Nigerian national team and the Africa Cup of Nations to help the Partenopei in January.

Napoli spent 75 million euros to bring him from Lille in 2020. Osimen has played 118 games for Napoli and scored 67 goals.


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Napoli and Osimene have agreed on a new contract, the Nigerian will not travel to the Africa Cup of Nations

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Napoli and Osimene have agreed on a new contract, the Nigerian will not travel to the Africa Cup of Nations

Victor Osimen and Napoli have agreed a new contract, with official announcements expected before Christmas. At the same time, the Nigerian striker will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Napoli “bind” Victor Osimene, the key player (along with Kvitsa Kvaratshelia) in last year’s championship conquest, until the summer of 2026.

The agreement between the Nigerian striker and the Partenopei has been “sealed”, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, and essentially all that remains are the official announcements, which are expected to be made immediately.


Osimen receives an annual amount of around nine to ten million euros, while his release clause is around 130 to 140 million euros. At the same time, he decided to cancel the Nigerian national team and the Africa Cup of Nations to help the Partenopei in January.


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