The future of Napoli could pass through Geneva, where Aurelio DeLaurentiis will meet Gianluigi Aponte and his family, owners of MSC Crociere. The meeting, scheduled for next week, will focus above all on the project for the new stadium in SanGiovanni a Teduccio, in the former KuwaitPetroleum area, with the aim of building a facility with approximately 70 thousand seats and an overall investment of more than 600 million euros.
DeLaurentiis expressed his desire to involve MSC in a broader operation than simple sponsorship. The Italian president is evaluating the possibility of a future MSCArena or a MSCStadium, thus transforming the commercial partner into a real co-owner of the project. MSC, already one of the club's main sponsors, has an agreement which, according to the latest reconstructions, would guarantee Napoli around 18 million euros per season until 2029. Direct involvement in the construction of the new facility could further strengthen the bond between the two families and consolidate the presence of MSC in the life of the club.
The question that accompanies the meeting is: would DeLaurentiis sell Napoli? The president did not rule out a possible handover in the next two to five years, declaring that, in the event of a sale, he would prefer a Neapolitan buyer. The Aponte family, due to its origins and economic resources, could meet these requirements. However, at the moment there are no confirmed negotiations for the sale of the Neapolitan club, either total or partial. The summit could thus offer indications on future strategies, but talking about the imminent sale of Napoli appears decidedly premature.
In summary, the meeting between DeLaurentiis and the Aponte family opens up new scenarios for Napoli, especially in terms of investment and a possible deeper partnership with MSC. If the proposal for direct involvement in the construction of the new stadium materializes, the Neapolitan club could see a new chapter in its history, with a modern facility and a strategic collaboration with one of its main sponsors. The next step will be to wait for official statements from the two parties and see if the negotiations advance beyond the preliminary phase.