Italiano had Napoli deal before Besiktas swooped

Besiktas' president reveals how a collapsed Napoli agreement opened the door for the Turkish club to land Vincenzo Italiano.

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What happened. Besiktas president Serdal Adali confirmed Vincenzo Italiano had an agreement with Napoli before the move collapsed, allowing Besiktas to step in. Italiano has since taken charge at Besiktas, recording 10 wins and three defeats.

• Napoli instead turned towards Max Allegri, recently dismissed by Milan.
• Besiktas director Onder Ozen flew to Italy for face-to-face talks with Italiano.
• Italiano had been under contract with Bologna last season.

“I thank the Napoli President for failing to reach that agreement when he did.”

— Serdal Adali

Italiano's strong start at Besiktas contrasts with Napoli's rocky summer coaching search.

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