Napoli considering Bielsa as Benitez replacement

Date: 1st May 2015 at 10:16am
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Marcelo BielsaNapoli are considering hiring Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa as a replacement for Rafael Benitez, whose future is set to be determined in the following days.

The 59-year-old experienced tactician took over at the Ligue 1 side just last summer after a successful spell at Spanish team Athletic Bilbao, but could be set for a new adventure in Italy.

According to SportMediaset, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is trying to convince Benitez to renew his contract with the Partenopei and on Saturday he should receive a definite answer from the former Liverpool and Inter coach.

In the case that Benitez decides to leave the club, Napoli have Marseille’s Argentinian coach Bielsa on top of their wishlist, with Sinia Mihajlovic also being linked to the job heavily in the few last days .

 

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