Aurelio De Laurentiis once again crosses arms with Cristiano Giuntoli, his Scudetto ds now at Juventus. Let’s see what is happening
Giuntoli vs De Laurentiis, guerra a oltranza: l’ennesimo scontro di una sfida infinita (foto: LaPresse) – serieanews.com
There are rivalries that are never completely broken, even when paths part. Cristiano Giuntoli and Aurelio De Laurentiis know something about that. Since the former sporting director left Napoli to marry the Juventus project, the two seem to be playing a game that goes far beyond the field. No head-on clash, for heaven’s sake, but barbs, market crossovers and a few biting statements here and there keep the tension alive.
De Laurentiis, true to his style, never failed to throw in a few barbs. “Giuntoli never told me he was from Juve,” he once said in that tone between sarcastic and serious. The Tuscan executive, for his part, has always avoided the direct repartee, preferring to respond with work and some targeted strategy that almost seems to want to put a spoke in the wheels of his old club.
The real twist would involve Victor Osimhen. Giuntoli knows him better than anyone, he brought him to Napoli, and now, according to rumors, he would be trying a sensational deal to bring him to Juventus. Fantasy soccer? Probably so, considering that without a rescission clause, dealing with De Laurentiis is borderline impossible. But the mere fact that the rumor has circulated shows how the rivalry between the two is not just a matter of facade.
La Juve su Adeyemi: l’ennesima schermaglia di mercato con il Napoli
The real arena of the challenge, then, is the market. Here Giuntoli and De Laurentiis clash more than ever, often over common goals. The latest case is that of Karim Adeyemi, a Borussia Dortmund talent whom Napoli tried to bring to Italy back in January, without success. The German preferred to wait, and now here is Juventus is back in charge. Giuntoli has reconnected with the offensive outfielder’s father, with the idea of including him in the Juventus squad for next season.
La Juve su Adeyemi: l’ennesima schermaglia di mercato con il Napoli (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
And it is not just about Adeyemi. Fiorentina’s Comuzzo is also another hot name that could become the next bone of contention between the two clubs. Napoli had practically closed for him in January, but in June Juventus could insert itself and change the balance of the negotiation. A snub? More like the natural consequence of a market where whoever arrives first is not necessarily the smartest.
In the end, more than money or players, this challenge also seems to be a matter of pride. Giuntoli left Naples without too many regrets, but with the desire to prove that his work was not just the fruit of De Laurentiis’ management. The Azzurri president, on the other hand, wants to prove that Napoli can continue to win even without its former market man.
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