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Spalletti confirmed as Gattuso's successor at Napoli

Napoli narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the season

Napoli have confirmed the appointment of Luciano Spalletti as their new coach.

Gennaro Gattuso departed at the end of the season, after Napoli agonisingly failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has acted swiftly to bring in a replacement, with former Roma and Inter boss Spalletti handed the reins.

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What has been said?

“I am delighted to announce that Luciano Spalletti will become Napoli coach on 1 July,” De Laurentiis confirmed in a brief statement.