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Conte Distances Himself From Italy Links as De Laurentiis Warns Against Napoli Exit

The federation’s leadership gap pushes any permanent Italy appointment beyond this season.

Overview

  • Antonio Conte said he has not made himself available for the Italy job and warned reporters not to twist his words.
  • He stressed he has one year left on his Napoli contract and plans to discuss his future with the club after the season.
  • Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would not block a move but argued leaving now would be like “killing his baby.”
  • With the FIGC presidency vacant and an election set for June 22, reports indicate a permanent Azzurri coach is unlikely before the end of the 2025–26 campaign.
  • Local reporting says Napoli are lining up options such as Enzo Maresca, Raffaele Palladino and Vincenzo Italiano in case Conte departs.