Maradona to become Napoli ambassador... 'when he sorts out his taxes'

 

The 56-year-old won two Serie A titles with the Partenopei and, when he resolves his tax situation, he will become a global ambassador for the club

Napoli's favourite son Diego Maradona is set for an official homecoming, with the footballing great to become a global ambassador for the Serie A club.

Back home in his adopted city to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Napoli's first Scudetto, Maradona has held talks with president Aurelio De Laurentiis regarding a return to the Stadio San Paolo.
And De Laurentiis revealed Maradona - who helped the team to two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup glory during a stellar seven-year spell - is close to taking up an official role at Napoli.
However, the football icon still has to sort out his tax situation with the Italian authorities, having been hit with a £33 million bill in 2013.
"We spoke for a long time in Rome," De Laurentiis said of the 56-year-old Argentinian via Sky Sport Italia on Monday.
"As soon as Maradona resolves his issues with outstanding taxes, he will become the ambassador of Napoli around the world."
A revered figure in Naples, 1986 World Cup winner Maradona said: "I feel at home here, as I always have done.