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Napoli coach Sarri: If the president wants me to leave...

Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri admits he may not stick around due to transfer policy.

Sarri has been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as Borussia Dortmund in Germany, after taking the Partenopei to second place in Serie A.

“This team still has the opportunity to grow, I can see it in the way they work and put themselves up for the challenge every day," he said after their draw with Torino.

“This squad can do more, but we have to see what the future holds for 20 different men and I don't know what's going to happen."

Sarri continued: “I will forever be grateful to the President, as he allowed me to experience something extraordinary. I made all the decisions that I thought would improve our status in the competition that the fans cared most about.

“If the President is happy with my work, then great. If he's not happy, then that's a pity, but there are ways out for both parties. If he calls me, I'll gladly talk.

“What Napoli fans make you experience is remarkable, but it also puts fear in you that it could end. It can make you think that it might be best to walk away when there is still reciprocal love rather than risk moments of difficulty.

“When we lost to Real Madrid, I stayed because of the love of the fans. Naples gives you love, it is the ideal city to win and any victory feels so much better here. Unfortunately, we are not the richest and most powerful club in Italy."

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