Napoli are in mourning after their 13-year-old fan Daniele misplaced his battle with leukaemia in the present day, as he had turn out to be one thing of a mascot who bonded with the squad.
The information of his dying arrived this afternoon and coach Antonio Conte was too shaken to attend the post-match media duties following the 3-0 victory away to Fiorentina.
Assistant supervisor Cristian Stellini was visibly moved when explaining the state of affairs to DAZN and in his press convention.
President Aurelio De Laurentiis additionally launched an announcement through social media.
“Pricey Daniele, you gave us months of pleasure by staying so near us. Regardless of your sickness, you handed in your energy, braveness and pleasure to us.
“We dedicate this victory to you and know that you’ll proceed watching us from up there, with the identical love. You’ll all the time stay in our hearts.”
Napoli adopted Daniele as a mascot
In response to experiences, Daniele had been identified with leukaemia in 2023 and met with the staff as a result of it was his want earlier than surgical procedure to spend time on the pre-season coaching retreat.
Since then, he had been adopted as one thing of a mascot by the squad, and in current weeks Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa had celebrated targets by exhibiting a message written on a wristband: ‘Forza Daniele.’
When he was unable to attend the matches on the stadium, Conte would cellphone him to ensure he felt included.
Edoardo De Laurentiis, vice-president of the membership and son of President Aurelio, additionally had a message on his Instagram Tales with a picture of Daniele celebrating with the gamers.
“Bon voyage our massive little champion. You fought like a warrior proper to the tip.”
Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo shared an image of Daniele celebrating with him. “You’ll all the time be with us.”
Leonardo Spinazzola additionally spoke about their rapport with Daniele in his press convention in Florence.
“He shall be watching us from up there now. We’ll miss him an ideal deal, he taught us a lot.”
