Diego Maradona's lawyer tips him for Napoli role

The lawyer of Diego Maradona has suggested that the coach whose name begins with 'M' could well be his client as Napoli search for Walter Mazzarri's replacement.

Maradona enjoyed a hugely successful career in Naples as a player and his lawyer Angelo Pistani has tipped the Argentine with a return, even if not as coach.

"The only coach with a big M for Napoli is Diego Maradona," Pisani told Radio Italiana CRC.

"He would be very happy for having the chance of returning to the club, maybe as a sports director or simply for being with the team in Europe.

"He would be suitable at any role. I don't know if De Laurentiis sees this as a possibility, but Diego would be the best representative of the city."

Maradona's last managerial role was at Al Wasl, where he left in 2012.