Napoli president tested positive for coronavirus after attending a meeting with 20 representatives from Serie A clubs.

 

Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis has tested 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.'

 

Napoli are due to start the new season at Parma on September 20.