Antonio Conte, who became available after departing Tottenham in March 2023, has inked a three-year deal with Napoli. Despite finishing 10th in Serie A and missing out on European competitions next season, Napoli has secured Conte’s services.
Conte, who previously led Chelsea, expressed his enthusiasm for joining Napoli, stating, “Napoli is a globally significant place. I am thrilled to take the helm of the Azzurri. I pledge my utmost dedication to the team and the club’s progress. My staff and I are fully committed to this endeavor.”
Napoli will not be playing in Europe next season after finishing 10th in Serie A – a year on from winning the league for the first time in 33 years.
“I am very proud that the new coach of Napoli is Antonio Conte”, added Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis.
“Antonio is a top coach, a leader, with whom I am sure that the necessary refoundation will start after the conclusion of the cycle that led us to win the Scudetto last year after many seasons at the top of Italian football.
“Today marks the beginning of a new important chapter in the history of Napoli.”
Francesco Calzona had been in charge of Napoli since February on a short-term deal but is now returning to his duties as Slovakia national team head coach ahead of Euro 2024.
The Italian club had sacked Walter Mazzarri and Rudi Garcia in the space of three months earlier in the campaign.
