Vincenzo Italiano discusses Beşiktaş goals and Napoli links

Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano shared insights into his career and ambitions during an appearance on the Sky Calcio Unplugged podcast. Addressing past rumors regarding a potential move to Napoli, Italiano described his relationship with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis as a “platonic love,” noting that while there is mutual respect, effective communication was never established.

Italiano expressed satisfaction with his current role at Beşiktaş, stating that he feels at home in Turkey and is surrounded by a great working environment. He emphasized that his primary objective is to win the Süper Lig championship, describing it as a dream and a way to provide a gift to the club's management and supporters.

Additionally, former player Gaetano Castrovilli offered praise for Italiano, highlighting the coach's tactical intelligence and his support during Castrovilli's injury recovery. Castrovilli also commented on Dusan Vlahovic's move to Beşiktaş, suggesting the striker's character and work ethic align well with Italiano's playing philosophy.