The bond between Naples and Spalletti lasted forever: the Italian became an official citizen of Naples

From May 2023, the name of Naples will appear in gold letters in the history books of Naples Luciano Spallettiwhen the Italian coach led the Partenopei to the Scudetto after 33 years.

Now the cult surrounding the 64-year-old technician has taken on an official form, as on Thursday morning (July 12th) the mayor of Naples awarded him the title in a glittering ceremony official citizen of the city.

Spalletti gave up more than his first major title Naples After the era of Diego Armando Maradona, which was also emphasized by the guests, the poor southern Italian is back in the foreground.

The current coach of the Italian national team received a parchment and the city’s medal, entered the Naples Book of Honor and declared, visibly moved: “I feel a great responsibility, I would like to thank the mayor and the entire city council. My thoughts go out to all the partners who worked with me last season. Especially the players who created the beauty that came out last season and forced everyone to send these pictures around the world. I feel an indescribable thrill and I don’t know if I deserve all of this“.

Concluding his speech, Mr. said spaghetti referred to his eternal -now- connection with him Naples and the success of last year’s dream run: “When I became manager of Napoli I was told it would be difficult to fill the stadium, but instead Maradona filled blue hearts for two years. Convincing the Neapolitans to return home is one of the most important victories we have won. Now I can at least say that Naples is my home.”