Conte's future at Napoli, here's when the decision will be made

2026-04-14 12:11:52Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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Napoli, until recently, was certain of Conte's departure. There were many signs; from the openly expressed desire for a return to the Italian national team to De Laurentiis who was not sure in categorically denying the hypothesis of the coach's farewell.

But now things seem to be different. First of all, a president is coming to the helm of the Federation who looks favorably on Massimiliano Allegri as the Italian national team manager, and moreover, both sides do not seem to have other tempting alternatives.

So Conte can also respect the remaining year of his contract, equaling the record of 3 consecutive seasons in the same team as at Juventus between 2011-2014.

For his part, De Laurentiis would not see the need to carry out another revolution by keeping a coach who in two seasons won a title and is also securing second place, a success considering the numerous injuries that accompanied Napoli's entire season. However, much will depend on the end of the season with the Neapolitan team that must secure second place. But the risks are not lacking.

The transfer market will be discussed and it is known that the coach is very sensitive to this topic and will make requests that are not known how likely they are to become reality by the president. A lot will be played at this point and it is difficult to make predictions. A year ago, Conte's departure seemed certain, but a surprise happened and he decided to stay. This time they will sit at the negotiating table for different reasons, given that at that time he was after a title won, while now, unless some sensational surprise happens, the paths taken are different.

The current season has been a complicated one, with participation in the European arena completely forgettable and many points lost to small teams that forced Napoli to say goodbye to their title claims. 

So far, the points left on the field are 12 against the 5 points that Inter has left, here is the whole difference. Keeping the team in the first places of the championship despite injuries and cases of rebellion such as the Lukaku issue, is a plus that goes in favor of the coach, but without forgetting that the muscular problems see the technical staff as responsible. So it is not just a matter of bad luck. If their vision for the future coincides, however, it is certain that Conte and Napoli will be together for another year.


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