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Antonio Conte Confirms Exit from Napoli After Season-Closing Win

Conte cited refereeing disputes and a toxic local atmosphere as reasons, with any move to the Italy job delayed until the FIGC presidential vote on June 22, 2026.

Overview

  • Napoli closed the 2025–26 Serie A campaign with a 1-0 home win over Udinese on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the only goal in the 24th minute.
  • Conte announced he has decided to leave Napoli after two seasons and told president Aurelio De Laurentiis of his decision a few weeks ago.
  • At a tense post-match news conference Conte thanked the president and the tifosi, refused broadcaster questions, and blamed refereeing decisions and the city’s football atmosphere for his choice.
  • Italian media immediately linked Conte to the vacant Italy national-team role but any formal appointment must wait for the Italian Football Federation to elect a new president on June 22, 2026.
  • Conte’s tenure delivered the 2025 Serie A title and a Supercoppa but also a Champions League group-stage exit this season, leaving Napoli to begin a summer search for a successor and possible squad adjustments.