The San Paolo Stadium in Italy will soon be renamed after Diego Maradona, talkSPORTS reports.

Napoli, who owes the venue are great beneficiaries of the talent of the late Diego Maradona whose death occurred on Wednesday morning at his homeland, Argentina.

The talented footballer after his move from Barcelona landed in Napoli and guided them to

The football legend spent seven years with Napoli, guiding them to numerous trophies – including two Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup.

The news outlet reports the Italians have previously attempted to rename the San Paolo after their greatest ever player, but plans have been rushed forward in the wake of his death.

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The renaming following his tragic passing is in appreciation for what he enormous contributions which helped to put Napoli on the football world map.

The stadium is allegedly set to be named 'Diego Armando Maradona/San Paolo' once the change is confirmed.

Fans trooped to the Napoli stadium to pay their respects on Wednesday after news broke of the death of the football icon.