Antonio Conte to Remain as Napoli Manager for 2025-26 Season

Napoli announced that Antonio Conte will stay as head coach next season. He led the team to win the Serie A title. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed the decision. He said, “We keep going, stronger than before!”

WHAT HAPPENED?

Conte’s future was uncertain after his first year at Napoli. There were rumors about other coaches taking the job. But after talks with De Laurentiis in Rome, Napoli quickly secured Conte’s position with a contract extension. Conte joined the club in 2024. He led Napoli from mid-table to win their fourth Scudetto. It’s their second Serie A title in the last three seasons. His new contract runs until June 2027, with a higher salary.

NAPOLI’S SEASON IN CONTEXT

Napoli had a great turnaround under Conte. They went from 10th place in 2023-24 to first place this season. This win made Conte the first manager to win the Italian title with three different clubs. Conte’s leadership and team spirit were key to their success. The club plans to support him in the transfer market. Big signings like Kevin De Bruyne are reportedly close to joining. These moves aim to keep the momentum and help Conte win more trophies.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CONTE AND NAPOLI?

With Conte’s position confirmed, Napoli will strengthen their squad for another title defense in the 2025-26 season. Their next official games will be the Serie A opener in August. Napoli will also play in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The club will watch the transfer market closely as rivals like Inter and Juventus try to catch up. Fans expect Conte and De Laurentiis to bring more success. They want Napoli to stay among Italy’s top teams.