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Luciano Spalletti's Memoir Reveals Tensions with De Laurentiis and Reconciliation with Totti

The Italian coach's autobiography, released today, details his fraught relationship with Napoli's president and his enduring friendship with the Roma icon.

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Overview

  • Luciano Spalletti's autobiography, co-written with Giancarlo Dotto and published by Rizzoli, is now available in bookstores.
  • Spalletti characterizes his relationship with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis as 'conflictual,' citing a lack of humanity despite his commitment during their historic 2023 Scudetto win.
  • He recounts incidents such as being forced to change hotels before key matches and De Laurentiis not calling to celebrate the Scudetto victory.
  • The book also revisits Spalletti's brief fallout with Francesco Totti during his second Roma tenure, which he describes as a 'blackout' that has since been resolved, with the two now 'super friends.'
  • Spalletti reflects on his coaching philosophy, emphasizing loyalty, personal values, and the balance between results and human relationships.