Spalletti said goodbye to Napoli and announced he would not sit on the bench for a year

The end of an era for Luciano Spalletti at Napoli. A few hours after Aurelio De Laurentiis testified that “Spalletti told me his cycle at Napoli is over”their confirmation came as the 64-year-old manager bid farewell to Napoli and announced he will not be on the bench for any team in the new season so he can rest.

“Sometimes you leave someone out of too much love. Now I’m not able to give Napoli everything they deserve. I have to relax. I’m feeling tired.”

I have to be outside for a while. I will not coach Napoli or any other team. I’ll quit for a year.” he emphasized during his presence at an event on Monday afternoon (May 29).

Among other things to add: “Napoli have seen the strongest player in the world and very good coaches, especially in recent years. Sarri is a champion of football, Ancelotti is one of the No. 1, Gattuso is passionate, Benitez is a coach of international renown.

So when you go to Naples you want to win. In the first year we didn’t make it and even got a little bit of criticism, so you ask yourself: can I make it? This year I can’t, so I’m taking a step back.

There is also a problem with my daughter Mathilde, who I want to spend time with and also rest, so I want to be apart for a while.”