Napoli unconvinced by Manna as De Laurentiis eyes Tare
SASSUOLO, ITALY - MAY 03: Igli Tare of AC Milan looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Aurelio De Laurentiis is reportedly not fully convinced by Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna and is considering Igli Tare as a possible replacement.
According to Calciomercato.it, the Napoli president has doubts about the work of the former Juventus executive, who joined the Partenopei in 2024. Tare, who left Milan in May, is the name being considered.
It comes at a difficult time for Napoli, who are ninth in Serie A after their worst start to a season in 17 years. Tuesday’s 4-3 Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt eased some of the pressure, but Massimiliano Allegri’s position also remains under scrutiny, with his future said to depend on results before the November international break.
Tare would reunite with Allegri at Napoli
Manna oversaw an expensive rebuild of the squad, but several signings have yet to deliver. The Partenopei’s attack has scored just five goals, despite costing around €200m.
Tare spent 15 years as Lazio’s sporting director before joining Milan in 2025, where he worked alongside Allegri. The pair tried to sign Ousmane Doumbia together at Milan, and Allegri made another attempt for the midfielder after moving to Napoli.
Calciomercato.it suggests there could be further developments in the coming weeks.
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