According to Italian media, Antonio Conte is anticipated to leave Napoli by mutual agreement. This potential departure opens the door for him to assume the role of the new Italy coach.
Sources from Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport indicate that Napoli and Conte are poised to conclude their collaboration at the end of the current season.
It is reported that Conte and Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis made the decision to part ways during a meeting in mid-April.
Conte Expresses Interest in Italy Coaching Position
Conte himself alluded to his departure from the Partenopei following their victory over Pisa on Sunday, though the club has yet to make an official confirmation.
Gazzetta suggests that Conte is keen to become the Italy coach, particularly after the FIGC Presidential election scheduled for June 22.
Conte still has one year remaining on his contract at the Stadio Maradona. While Corriere dello Sport adopts a more cautious stance regarding his exit, reports suggest that if the Italian tactician does leave, it will be on amicable terms and without any severance pay.
Gazzetta identifies Maurizio Sarri as the leading contender to succeed Conte at the Stadio Maradona, with Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri also considered a strong candidate.
Sarri has voiced his dissatisfaction at Lazio, indicating that he would depart the club if his strategic vision does not align with the Biancocelesti’s plans.
Meanwhile, Allegri has experienced conflicts with Milan Senior Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic and is not on favorable terms with CEO Giorgio Furlani. Consequently, the tactician from Livorno is expected to leave the Rossoneri if the club’s management remains unchanged next season.