Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis has been confirmed positive for coronavirus after reportedly attending a meeting with 20 representatives from Serie A clubs.
On Wednesday reports from Italian media claimed a top official had been diagnosed with COVID-19, with the news forcing all those who attended to get tests and go into self-isolation. The Club chiefs were meeting in person for the first time in months to discuss preparations for the 2020-21 campaign.
On Thursday morning September 10, Napoli released a statement which read:
‘SSC Napoli announces that President Aurelio De Laurentiis tested positive for Covid-19 following the swab carried out yesterday.’
It should be Napoli are due to start the new season at Parma on September 20.
See tweet below:
Aurelio De Laurentiis tests positive for COVID-19
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— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) September 10, 2020
