Chelsea boss Benitez 'agrees Napoli move'

Sky Italia reports that De Laurentiis told journalists about the appointment of Benitez, who has agreed a two-year deal with the club.

"I've given myself a birthday gift, I've signed Benitez,” De Laurentiis told reporters on Friday.

“I'll make it official in the next few days as Benitez needs to end things with Chelsea. He'll have a two-year contract, no longer. We need to get to know each other first, then we'll see."

Benitez moves from Chelsea, where he had a rocky but ultimately successful spell as interim manager that culminated in victory in the Europa League final.

It is thought Napoli have held off making an official announcement until Benitez irons out the terms of his exit from Chelsea