It seems unlikely that Antonio Conte will continue at Napoli.
Napoli have returned to the top of Italian football after a successful season in which Antonio Conte led the club back to the throne of Serie A. With a recognisable style from the sidelines and a squad that has delivered beyond all expectations, Napoli have celebrated another Scudetto. But internally, the situation is far from idyllic.
The relationship between Conte and the board has deteriorated, and his future at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium is highly uncertain. Antonio Conte will have the next job “lined up” Juventus have him at the top of their wish list.
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Key players in the success
One of the pillars of this success has been Romelu Lukaku, who has re-emerged as a top striker and had an outstanding season. The Belgian, with his physical strength, has been decisive in key moments. Equally important has been Scott McTominay – the Scottish midfielder who has surprised everyone with his leadership and was named the league’s most valuable player.
He was bought from Manchester United for a cheap price last summer.
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The Chosen Successor
The possibility of Conte leaving the club this summer has prompted Napoli’s board to act quickly so as not to lose valuable planning time. The name that now stands strongest is Massimiliano Allegri, an Italian tactician with an impressive track record and proven experience in both Italy and Europe. After his stay at Juventus, he is now clubless and willing to take on the challenge.
Allegri’s profile matches the idea of maintaining the team’s competitiveness at the top level. His arrival will also strengthen the winning foundation of the Neapolitan project, which does not want this season’s success to become a one-year story. It all depends on the evolution of Conte’s situation, but his successor is already ready.
A new era under Allegri?
If the move becomes a reality, Napoli will be aiming for continuity with a coach who has shown that he can deliver trophies. Allegri’s pragmatic style of play and ability to maximise his players’ strengths could be key to building on this year’s triumph – and perhaps making Napoli a regular contender in the race for the Champions League.
Massimiliano Allegri has received a golden salary offer that he has not yet accepted. – The base salary is supposed to be 4 million euros with a bonus of another 2 million euros upon qualification for the Champions League. In addition, bonuses are said to be linked to success in Europe.
