Published on 20.02.2024
After just three months as Napoli’s manager, Walter Mazzarri has been dismissed and replaced by Francesco Calzona, the current Slovakia boss.
Mazzarri took over from Rudy Garcia in November but leaves with Napoli sitting in ninth place in Serie A standings. According to reports from Italy, Calzona has signed a contract until the end of the season and will continue to lead Slovakia.
🚨🔵 BREAKING: Napoli are set to sack head coach Walter Mazzarri.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 19, 2024
It happens ahead of #UCL game vs Barcelona, as reported — after he replaced Rudi Garcia in October.
🇸🇰 Slovakia head coach Francesco Calzona will replace Mazzarri with immediate effect, deal being finalised. pic.twitter.com/76XZg2vPU5
Aurelio de Laurentiis, the owner of Napoli, expressed his gratitude to Mazzarri for his assistance during a challenging period for the team. On Wednesday, Napoli will face Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 matchup.
De Laurentiis to Sky: "Mazzarri? We dismissed a very helpful friend, but we need to give the fans something more."
— Napoli Zone (@TheNapoliZone) February 19, 2024
[@SkySport @GianmarcoGio]
Calzona was appointed as Slovakia’s boss in August 2022 and played an instrumental role in helping them qualify for this summer’s European Championship held in Germany. Prior to his current position, he served as an assistant at Napoli under both Maurizio Sarri and Luciano Spalletti.
