Naples: De Laurentiis reveals having refused an offer of 3.5 billion euros

Aurelio De Laurentiis is not about to leave Naples. At the head of the Italian club for 22 years, the…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:29 PM

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Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed he rejected a 3.5 billion euro takeover offer for Napoli from Saudi Arabia.
The 77-year-old president stated he turned down the massive proposal because he did not want to retire.
Talks with investment representative Rizzetta broke down over proposals to reduce De Laurentiis to a symbolic honorary president.

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed on Kiss Kiss Radio that he turned down a 3.5 billion euro takeover offer from Saudi Arabia. The 77-year-old executive, who has led the Italian club for 22 years, explained that he rejected the lucrative bid because he did not want to retire.

De Laurentiis also disclosed that talks with investment fund representative Rizzetta stalled over plans to gradually reduce his authority to an honorary president role. He emphasized his commitment to ongoing infrastructure and stadium projects, noting that if he ever sells the club, he would prefer a Neapolitan successor.

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Naples: De Laurentiis reveals having refused an offer of 3.5 billion euros

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