The inevitable happened to the team led by Adrian Mititelu. Italian coach Nicolo Napoli returns to the bench of Kraiova 1948 for the tenth time.

Niccolo NapoliPhoto: Inquam Photos / Justinel Stavaru

Nicolo Napoli, the new coach of Kraiova 1948 – Mandate number ten

Left without a coach after the dismissal of Italian Giovanni Costantino, Craiova 1948 held talks with Emil Sandoy and Marius Kreitoru, but the chosen one is a technician from his old job in Ban.

Although it seems unbelievable, the club under the care of Adrian Mititelu announced on Monday on their official website that Niccolò Napoli has become the new coach of the team.

At the age of 62, Napoli coached FC Kraiova nine more times: 2004, 2007-2009, 2011, 2013-2014, 2017, 2018-2019, 2020, 2022 and 2022-2023 (it should be noted that during in April-June 2011, he was the technical director).

During his Napoli career, he also coached FC Brasov, Astra Ploiesti, Drobeta Turnu Severin and Poli Iasi in Romania.

Kraiova 1948 is in 13th place in the Super League standings with 31 points, after 9 wins, 4 draws and 16 losses.