Overview
- Napoli confirmed on Thursday that it has terminated Antonio Conte’s contract by mutual consent, ending a two‑year spell a year before the deal ran out.
- Conte posted a public farewell saying he spent “two winning years” at Napoli after leading the club to the 2024–25 Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana.
- Both parties had reportedly decided privately to part ways in recent weeks and coverage cites recurring tensions with president Aurelio De Laurentiis over injuries, signings and unity.
- Massimiliano Allegri is widely reported to be the leading candidate to replace Conte and has been linked to a near‑term verbal agreement on a two‑year deal while Napoli says an announcement will follow the rules.
- Media reports place Conte on the shortlist for the Italy national team and say he has received offers from Turkiye and the Saudi Pro League, but his next appointment remains unconfirmed.