Aurelio De Laurentiis has reportedly chosen the new location for Napoli’s future sports center: find out all the details of the project
Twenty-five hectares of land, ten playing fields, gyms, swimming pools and a head-turning spa. And that’s not all: a 1,500-seat mini arena to provide space for the Primavera team and the women’s team, with an investment exceeding 45 million euros. “Maybe yesterday (Saturday, ed.) I found the right grounds,” the Napoli president said during the Fratelli d’Italia convention, in front of Mayor Manfredi and Minister Abodi.
And no, it was not a boutade for show: the inspection in Qualiano really won him over. We are just a few kilometers from the Domiziana exit of Varcaturo, on a private area with no bureaucratic constraints, ready to be purchased without a hitch. A strategic piece of land, bordering Giugliano, well connected thanks to Domiziana, Asse Mediano and the Giugliano-Qualiano station of the Pozzuoli-Villa Literno line. In short, De Laurentiis seems determined to get serious and close the deal for Napoli’s new sports center.
Centro sportivo Napoli: un progetto ambizioso per il futuro del club
We’re not talking about air: Naples is ready to shell out close to 45 million euros between land purchase and infrastructure construction. The goal? To create a true citadel of sports, a state-of-the-art hub that will host all youth activities and boost women’s soccer, a sector that is growing exponentially in Italy-just think that, according to FIGC data, female members have increased by 20 percent in the last five years.
Not only that, the project includes the relocation of the corporate headquarters, with youth guest quarters, commercial spaces and a 1,500-seat mini-stadium that could become the beating heart of the new Azzurri generation. De Laurentiis is in a hurry, and it shows. The estimated time to complete the work ranges from 12 to 16 months, permits permitting. Of course, the foundation stone is still a question mark, but one thing is clear: for the president, the sports center is a priority that could even outclass work on the Maradona Stadium.
Perché Qualiano e Giugliano? La posizione strategica del nuovo centro
Qualiano and Giugliano are not random choices. The area identified by De Laurentiis is a logistical gem: close to major arteries such as the Domiziana and the Asse Mediano, it is perfect for those arriving from Naples or neighboring provinces. Just a stone’s throw away is the Giugliano-Qualiano station, which connects the area with Pozzuoli and Villa Literno, making the sports center easily accessible even for those who prefer the train to the car.
This is no small detail, considering that Napoli aims to bring in young talent from all over Campania. In addition, the land is free of environmental or urban planning constraints, an advantage that speeds up the timetable compared to other locations hypothesized in the past, such as Castel Volturno, where the club currently trains in a dated facility. In short, Qualiano seems the perfect place to build Napoli’s future, with one eye on practicality and one on long-term vision.
Ecosostenibilità e innovazione: come sarà il centro sportivo del Napoli
De Laurentiis wants not just a sports center, but a facility that sets an example for modern soccer. Let’s talk about eco-sustainability, an increasingly hot topic. Solar panels, low-impact materials and efficient water management could be the calling card of this new Azzurri home. Ten playing fields, state-of-the-art gyms, swimming pools and a wellness center will complete the offerings, making the complex a landmark not only for athletes but also for the local community.
In short, Aurelio De Laurentiis’ project is ambitious, concrete, and forward-looking. A sports center in Qualiano could not only revolutionize the organization of Napoli, but also shake up the territory, between sports, work and innovation. Now the ball passes to permits and negotiations. Fans are crossing their fingers, hoping that this time it will be for real.
