New Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri says he never considered returning to Napoli.

Sarri was named Lazio coach last month.

“I didn't consider returning to Napoli because I was not sure if I would be useful in the middle of the season," he said. “And there were no conditions.

“I would have been available for Napoli in the summer. In January they looked for me, but there was no real negotiation.

“There was only an interest. To all the clubs that asked about me, I said the same thing: 'Not in the middle of the season, but if you want me, I'm here'."