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Conte to Exit Napoli, Eyeing Italy Coach Role

5/21/2026

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Summary

Conte Leaves Napoli

Antonio Conte will leave Napoli at season’s end, cutting short his contract.
Antonio Conte’s departure makes him a candidate for Italy’s vacant team manager post after the Azzurri missed World Cup qualification.
Napoli, second in Serie A, are weighing Maurizio Sarri as the favourite replacement.
Owner Aurelio de Laurentiis also considers Max Allegri, noting wages are irrelevant because Conte earns more.

Summary

Conte Shapes Liverpool

Antonio Conte (coach) could shape Liverpool's next hiring decision because of his short-term, high-intensity reputation.
Conte's three-defender system would clash with Liverpool's current lack of a stable back-three.
The switch could extend Virgil van Dijk (defender) elite years and move Joe Gomez (defender) to a wider role.
Jeremie Frimpong (defender) could gain a new lease of life, but Ibrahima Konaté (defender) future stays unresolved.

History

Historical Context

Antonio Conte left Juventus in May 2014 after three straight Serie A crowns, then took the Italy job in August 2014 and guided the Azzurri to the Euro 2016 quarter-finals. His recent exit from Napoli, reported in 2024, revives the pattern of high-profile Italian managers switching clubs, prompting owner Aurelio de Laurentiis and Liverpool officials to consider Maurizio Sarri.

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Conte Leaves Napoli

Antonio Conte will leave Napoli at season’s end, cutting short his contract.
Antonio Conte’s departure makes him a candidate for Italy’s vacant team manager post after the Azzurri missed World Cup qualification.
Napoli, second in Serie A, are weighing Maurizio Sarri as the favourite replacement.
Owner Aurelio de Laurentiis also considers Max Allegri, noting wages are irrelevant because Conte earns more.

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