Napoli backs youth talent Vergara amid Allegri appointment

Journalist Francesco Repice said Napoli should not overhaul its squad and praised the club’s choice of Massimilian Allegri as a pragmatic, experienced coach. Repice added that any major offer for forward Antonio Vergara would be examined, but the final decision must align with the new manager’s project.

Commentator Umberto Chiariello defended Vergara, likening Southern talents to “pandas” that need protection rather than being sold. He criticised the club’s willingness to part with homegrown players and highlighted the broader youth pipeline that produced recent Italian under‑17 champions, urging Napoli to invest in its own prospects.