Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis spent yesterday interviewing candidates for the vacant sporting director's job.

After sacking Pierpaolo Marino last week, De Laurentiis intensified his search for a replacement yesterday: "The fans can relax, I am working hard to settle the club's future."

Sampdoria chief Beppe Marotta, Juventus director Gian Paolo Montali and former Sampdoria coach Walter Mazzarri all met with De Laurentiis in a series of meetings.