Napoli's Serie A winning manager Luciano Spalletti has decided to leave the club at the end of the season 'to rest' as he is 'pretty tired'.

"I don't know if you can call it a year's sabbatical but I won't be working. I won't be coaching Napoli or any other team."

Spalletti, 64, who took over in July 2021, had a year left on his deal.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would "respect" the decision.

Speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai, De Laurentiis said: "He's a free man, he's given us something and I thank him, it's right that he does what he wants."

The 64 year old had led Napoli to their first title in 33 years with five games to spare. Former Barca and Spain manager Luis Enrique in being touted as the 'ideal candidate' to take the Partenopei forward

Spalletti will see his side out for the last time as they take on Sampdoria at home on Sunday.