Reports in Italy indicate that Conte is likely to leave Naples by mutual agreement and become Italy’s new coach.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport, Napoli and Conte will part ways at the end of the season.
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According to Pink Book, Conte and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis have decided to part ways during a meeting in mid-April.
Conte targets Italian role
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 18: Antonio Conte gestures during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Conte hinted he would leave the Partenopei following Sunday’s win over Pisa, but the decision has yet to be confirmed by the club.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Conte is eager to become Italy coach after the Italian Football Federation presidential election on June 22.
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Conte has one year left on his contract at the Stadio Maradona and although Corriere dello Sport is more cautious about Conte’s departure, reports suggest that if the Italian tactician leaves it will be by mutual consent and no fee will be paid to the coach.
La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms Maurizio Sarri as the leading candidate to take over at the Maradona Stadium, but Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri is also in the running.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 17: SS Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarr during the Serie A match between Roma and SS Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on May 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
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Maurizio Sarri admitted he was not happy at Lazio and said he would leave the club if his plans did not align with those of the Blue Eagles.
Allegri, on the other hand, has clashed with senior Milan adviser Zlatan Ibrahimovic and has a difficult relationship with chief executive Giorgio Fulani, so the Livorno-born tactician is expected to leave the Rossoneri if there are no changes in the club’s management next season.