Naples is the epicentre of world football these days. The Serie A title was nothing but a dream for over three decades. And now, when it’s reality – everyone wants a slice of celebrations. One of the “football tourists” who arrived in the third-biggest city in Italy was Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid’s coach and father of Napoli’s attacker Giovanni Simeone. “I always came here as a rival and never as a tourist. It’s a city that lives and breathes Diego Maradona – and I find that so exciting. I tried to keep a low profile, but people recognised me in the street. Everyone used to tell me this place was chaotic, but I find it very nice and cosy. I came to Naples to be with my son in these days of celebrations.”Diego Simeone: “Dopo Maradona, Giovanni nella storia. Osimhen? Per 100 milioni lo venderei”: Diego Simeone: “Dopo Maradona, Giovanni nella storia. Osimhen? Per 100 milioni lo venderei”Il tecnico dell’Atletico Madrid: “Ho studiato Spalletti: grande. E… https://t.co/LZwOI1TIot pic.twitter.com/gcCuBU7YlT— sportlive (@sportli26181512) May 8, 2023 Giovanni didn’t play regularly this season but has played an essential role while Victor Osimhen was injured. It’s a great source of pride for the Argentinean coach, who supported his boy in the decision to sign for the Neapolitans.”Giovanni told me he wanted to win something important and he made it. He is now the first Argentinean player since Maradona to win the title with Napoli. It’s a huge honour, and he’ll stay in the supporters’ hearts forever.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7234387##Young Simeone had to be patient behind Osimhen in the pecking order. The Nigerian was in lethal form so Cholo can’t hold any grudges. There are persistent rumours that Osimhen might be on the move this year – and Simeone isn’t surprised.”He’s great. I think he’s probably worth more than $100 million. Napoli are in a similar position to my Atletico. If another club comes in and offers to double the player’s wages – you must break the bank to compete. In those circumstances, it’s better to just let them go and try to replace him. Napoli have got a good record in replacing departing stars, so they would be fine.”
