Napoli chief holds summit with stars over huge fines for missing retreat

Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis holds summit with stars Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens after dishing out massive fines including €350,000 to Brazilian amid ongoing battle with the players

  • Napoli’s players refused to go on a training retreat last month and mutinied
  • A number of the players have since picked up fines from the club for the decision
  • President Aurelio De Laurentiis explained the punishments to the players 

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis held meetings with the squad on Friday and ended up explaining to Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens why they had picked up bigger fines, according to reports.

His side have been dominating the headlines in Italy in recent weeks after the players refused to go on a training retreat after their 1-1 Champions League draw with RB Salzburg.

Instead, they went home with the backing of their manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis (left) has held meetings with the squad this week

He spoke to midfielder Allan to explain why he had collected a huge €350,000 fine

He spoke to midfielder Allan to explain why he had collected a huge €350,000 fine

De Laurentiis responded by fining the players and Allan was given the most hefty punishment — €350,000 (£300,000). 

The Italian newspapers are reporting that De Laurentiis met up with the squad after their 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield to explain his thinking.

Tuttosport added that he also held private talks with Allan, Insigne and Mertens due to their perceived role as instigators.

De Laurentiis also took time out to speak to the Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne this week

De Laurentiis also took time out to speak to the Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne this week

Allan had it explained to him that he got a heavy fine because he had disagreed with Edo De Laurentiis, Aurelio’s son and the Napoli vice-president.

Insigne, as Napoli’s captain, had a serious punishment too because he did not follow the orders and go to the ritiro in Castelvolturno.

Another newspaper, La Gazzetta dello Sport, suggested the players will seek legal advice from their lawyers to try and find a solution.

De Laurentiis could potentially suspend or reduce the fines if they advance from their group in the Champions League. 

Dries Mertens was also spoken to privately by the Napoli president during the week

Dries Mertens was also spoken to privately by the Napoli president during the week

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