Napoli is preparing to break ground on a major new chapter—literally. In an official statement, the club has revealed its intention to build a brand-new stadium from the ground up, signaling a potential farewell to the historic Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Why are Napoli planning to leave the Maradona?
As the team kicks off the first leg of preseason, tension is building off the pitch over the future of its home ground. Club officials recently met with representatives from UEFA, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the City of Naples, and Napoli’s legal representative, Arturo Testa, to discuss the stadium’s viability as a potential venue for Euro 2032, which will be co-hosted by Italy and Turkey.
No final decisions were made during the meeting, but the tone was far from optimistic. UEFA laid out the minimum requirements for stadiums hosting Euro matches and stressed the importance of close collaboration between the club and local authorities for any proposed upgrades.
Napoli’s Euro 2032 concern
However, Napoli made its stance clear: the current stadium doesn’t meet the standards for a top-tier international tournament. According to the club’s statement, “Napoli expressed its belief that the Maradona is not suitable to host Euro 2032,” adding that “UEFA and FIGC have not approved the city’s public renovation plan.”
Over the past two years, Napoli has conducted a series of technical studies exploring potential renovations, but the conclusion was blunt: the stadium’s structure and limitations simply don’t support the kind of investment needed to bring it up to modern standards.
In light of that, the club has opted to channel its own resources into building an entirely new stadium—one designed to meet UEFA requirements and possibly serve as a Euro 2032 venue.
New land identified for Maradona replacement
Sources suggest the club has already identified an unused area within the city large enough to accommodate the project. Beyond football, the new development could also help revitalize a neglected part of Naples, though the exact location has not yet been disclosed.
It’s a massive move that could mark the end of an era—and the beginning of a new one—for the club and its fans. Stay tuned: this could be the start of a historic transformation in southern Italian soccer.
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They shouldn't leave this iconic stadium