Papa confirms Lazio exit
Thursday 2 June, 2005
Lazio boss Giuseppe Papadopulo has revealed that he will leave the club after talks over an extension stalled.
The tactician was hoping to remain with the capital outfit but has today confirmed his departure.
"Giuseppe Papadopulo would like to communicate that negotiations with SS Lazio over an extension haven’t ended positively," read a statement.
"Therefore, his relationship with the Biancocelesti club will terminate on 30 June 2005.
"Giuseppe Papadopulo would like to thank President Claudio Lotito for his faith and belief, the players and all the staff for their hard work.
"He would also like to thank the magnificent fans who never gave up on supporting the team during the difficult times which were faced and surpassed."
It’s now unclear who will take over after Lotito yesterday dismissed suggestions that Giovanni Trapattoni would be handed the job.
Possible candidates include former Torino and Reggina boss Giancarlo Camolese, plus possibly Zdenek Zeman of Lecce.
Delio Rossi, who left Atalanta last week, and Empoli tactician Mario Somma are other possibilities.
Lotito has now gone through two coaches in less than a year in charge, after he sacked Mimmo Caso in December.
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Boss Zeman quits Lecce
Thursday 2 June, 2005
Lecce and boss Zdenek Zeman have today decided to go their separate ways despite their Serie A survival.
The Czech ace met with President Enrico Semeraro this morning but it was decided that his contract, which expires at the end of this month, wouldn’t be renewed.
Zeman was expected to leave the Via Del Mare outfit after he was linked with a host of top-flight clubs recently.
Although a move to Palermo has fallen through, the 4-3-3 tactician is still being associated with the likes of Roma, Lazio, Genoa and Cagliari.
Lecce could now make a move for Delio Rossi, who Zeman replaced last summer, or current Cagliari Coach Daniele Arrigoni.
Giuseppe Papadopulo may also be an option after he confirmed that he would be leaving Lazio this morning.
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There goes the most exciting team in Serie A :down: