Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis sparks ultras controversy and ownership speculation

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has sparked debate within Italian football after labeling ultras as ‘criminals’ during a recent conference. This generalization has drawn backlash from organized supporter groups, including Curva Anna, who responded with banners to protest the association of the entire movement with organized crime. Supporters argue that the actions of specific individuals should not be used to characterize the whole community.

Separately, discussions regarding the future ownership of SSC Napoli continue. While De Laurentiis has previously rejected a record €2.2 billion offer from a US-led consortium including Underdog Global Partners, journalist Giovanni Scotto suggests three potential paths for the club as the president approaches age 80: selling the company, finding new partners, or leaving the club to his heirs.