De Laurentiis Open to Napoli Sale at €2B Valuation
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is willing to consider selling the club if a buyer meets his valuation, and American businessman Matt Rizzetta is fronting a consortium with interest. Preliminary talks have lasted months, but the parties remain far apart, with De Laurentiis seeking about €2B and the group potentially offering up to €1.3B. No active negotiation is currently underway, and Rizzetta has already acquired Campobasso and worked on a local basketball project.
Aurelio De Laurentiis would entertain a Napoli sale if a bid matched his valuation, according to the report. Matt Rizzetta is leading a consortium that has looked at the club; discussions have stretched over months, but the gap remains wide, with De Laurentiis around €2B and the group possibly reaching €1.3B.
The two sides met recently, yet no live bargaining is underway. De Laurentiis reportedly turned back an approach in spring before talks resumed. Rizzetta already owns Campobasso and has been involved in a local basketball effort, suggesting a broader multi-sport interest.
A change in Napoli’s ownership could affect supporters, club employees, and the local economy around the stadium. If a buyer’s plans include renovating the Maradona or a broader multi-sport project, residents and businesses nearby may see new opportunities or disruption. The valuation gap and lack of live talks mean any impact remains uncertain; fans may face prolonged speculation while the club’s sporting and commercial direction stays unresolved.