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Bologna coach Thiago Motta: Were there talks with Napoli?

Bologna coach Thiago Motta is coy over talk of taking the job at Napoli.

Motta was linked with Napoli before they hired Rudi Garcia as Luciano Spalletti's replacement.

Ahead of Sunday's clash, Motta said: "I don't think it's appropriate to talk about it today, no distractions.

"We will have to have a great game, in front of a large audience."

On the contract renewal with Bologna, he added: "You will know if there is any news. I don't want distractions, Napoli are the Italian champions now, they are coming off a difficult victory in the Champions League and my mind is on the match, we need a great performance for ourselves and for our people."

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