Stanislav Lobotka’s agent has rushed to insist his had been ‘taken out of context’ from a podcast. ‘Conte is sort of a father to him.’
Though the statements had been made on October 21, they’ve simply filtered by means of to the Italian media as we speak through Sport 24.
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Coupled with are at Napoli, they despatched shockwaves by means of the peninsula.
, who was desirous to set issues straight, noting inflection was missed within the model offered by Sport 24 in Slovakia.
Lobotka agent rush to reassure Napoli
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Stanislav Lobotka of Napoli is injured through the Serie A match between Napoli and Genoa at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Might 11, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
“I used to be very shocked, as a result of the phrases had been taken fully out of context,” assured the consultant.
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“It’s true that I’m a part of a podcast in Slovakia, the place we speak concerning the nationwide workforce and varied gamers. I spoke about Lobotka in very optimistic phrases throughout that episode.
“In the direction of the top, I mentioned that it was powerful to work with Antonio Conte as a result of he’s a really demanding coach, however I added it was optimistic as a result of he’s a winner. I then joked and mentioned Lobo is perhaps drained and push me for a switch in the summertime, nevertheless it was clearly a joke.
“Everybody on the podcast realised that, seeing as I’m his agent and due to this fact each switch is a ‘deal’ for me. Anybody who had listened to the podcast within the authentic language would recognise it was only a joke.
“I may guarantee everybody is aware of Conte is sort of a father to Lobotka, and that rapport won’t ever change. I’m certain they’ll win many extra trophies collectively.”
NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 09: Stanislav Lobotka of Napoli through the Serie A match between Napoli and Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 09, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
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Lobotka has been at Napoli since his €24m switch from Celta Vigo in January 2020 and is presently beneath contract till June 2027, with the membership having an possibility to increase for one extra yr.
“Stanislav has the identical rapport with Napoli that Marek Hamsik did, he sees it as a second house, and purchased a home there. He proves his dedication each week, usually twice per week, and that is what actually issues,” continued Jasurek.
“He was already Champion of Italy twice with Napoli and absolutely believes he can win the title a 3rd time. He additionally has Champions League desires with this membership. He’s 30 years outdated, that is when he needs to maintain lifting silverware, and he’s in the correct membership to attain that.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, reacts through the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and SSC Napoli at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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The place Jasurek was maybe not completely joking was that Napoli had invested in new gamers, however stored beginning Lobotka in virtually each sport, main as much as an damage on worldwide obligation.
“Napoli invested nicely and introduced in new gamers. That’s why I don’t perceive why Lobotka needed to play three tough matches in eight days earlier than worldwide obligation,” added Jasurek on the podcast.
“They might’ve given him a little bit relaxation, so he would’ve been obtainable to play for Slovakia in Northern Eire.”
Throughout his absence, Billy Gilmour stepped as much as take the midfield reins, till the Scotland worldwide sustained an damage too.