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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has dismissed reports that manager Antonio Conte is set to resign from his position.
The speculation arose following Napoli’s recent 2–0 Serie A defeat to Bologna over the weekend, with claims suggesting that Conte was ready to step down as head coach of the Serie A champions.
Speaking on the matter, De Laurentiis labelled the reports as false.
“It’s a fake story. I am proud to have a man like Conte next to me, the club and the squad,” De Laurentiis said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
“He is a guarantee for our club, our players and our fans.”
Conte led Napoli to the Serie A title in his first season at the club.
However, this season, Conte’s side are currently fourth in the Serie A table, behind Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan, after 11 matches.
A sport commentator, Zeki Uzundurukan, has said that Galatasaray are targeting Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the January transfer window.
According to Uzundurukan, Onyedika is a fighter, like his Nigerian teammate Victor Osimhen.
He spoke while discussing Galatasaray’s transfer plans on the Transfer TV YouTube channel.
“Galatasaray’s target is Raphael Onyedika. Galatasaray will make an attempt in January,” Uzundurukan said via Habersarikirmizi.
“He’s a player who can play both at number 6 and number 8. He’s a fighter like Osimhen. He also plays for the Nigerian national team.
“He’s a player Osimhen knows well. He’s been frequently receiving information about Galatasaray from Osimhen. He’s a high-high-priced player, and a loan offer with an option to buy could be on the cards.”
