The municipality of Naples has determined that the work ought to return to the studio of its sculptor, the plastic artist Domenico Sepe because it has an extreme worth and subsequently have to be returned to the donor. The statue that was introduced in November 2021 on the primary demise anniversary of Diego Maradona.

“It cannot accept the donation because the value of the work is greater than the artist’s spending possibilities. On the other hand, the ‘censorship’ is also explained in that dedicating a statue to Diego is a privilege that could also be attractive to other artists and giving that honor to Sepe is breaking ‘respect for the principle of impartiality,’” metropolis councilor at Sport Ferrante was quoted as saying by La Gazzetta.

“It is not yet known what criminal investigations are underway, to which the municipal administration also referred in a note,” report Sky Italia.

Domenico Sepe has expressed his disappointment and has threatened to struggle in authorized phrases in order that his work returns to its location till a number of days in the past, on Via Giambattista Marino, within the east wing of the stadium.

Maradona captained Napoli to their first-ever Serie A championship in 1986-87. Between 1984 and 1991 when he was at Napoli, he made 259 video games and scored 115 targets. Maradona gained two Serie A league titles and a UEFA Cup in 1989.

This season, Napoli are off to a roaring begin, at present sitting first in Serie A and setting a brand new membership file for many consecutive wins since Maradona was enjoying for them within the Eighties.