Giuseppe Papadopulo could quit newly promoted Lecce as talks over a new contract have failed to progress.
Lecce returned to the top flight after a two-season exile in Serie B thanks to a play-off Final victory over Albinoleffe last week.
Former Lazio boss Papadopulo was the man who led the Salentini to glory, but he may not stay on at Via Del Mare.
“There’s a great distance between the club and me, even if we are working to close it,” he told Dire.
“I want things to be sorted out in a rational manner so that I can have a future at this club.
“It’s not a wage problem. I have put enough money aside over the years to not have to worry about £75,000 here or there.
“And it’s not even a problem with the length of the contract because I would accept a one-year deal.
“My objective wasn’t just to secure promotion - it was to lead Lecce in Serie A.
“I want to lead a side that are capable of showing their ability in the top flight and I hope that side is Lecce.”
Former Siena Coach Mario Beretta, ex-Parma man Domenico Di Carlo and Davide Ballardini, who kept Cagliari afloat last term, are in the frame should Papadopulo abdicate.
