Serie A champions Napoli are facing growing uncertainty regarding the future of their manager, Antonio Conte. The Italian national team is rumored to be a potential destination for Conte, suggesting his departure from Napoli this summer is increasingly likely.
Conte’s tenure with Napoli has been a subject of speculation even since last summer. However, the former Chelsea manager committed to another season, guiding Napoli to a Champions League qualification spot. While they may not clinch another Scudetto, the team has performed admirably, climbing to second place in the league.
According to reports from Paolo Bargiggia, relayed by AreaNapoli, Napoli CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis is actively seeking Conte’s departure. It’s suggested that De Laurentiis is even subtly facilitating Conte’s move to the national team.
Furthermore, De Laurentiis also intends to dismiss sporting director Giovanni Manna. The president believes the club’s investments are not yielding sufficient results and is questioning the duo’s ability to lead Napoli forward. Consequently, potential replacements are already being scouted in Naples.
Prominent candidates to succeed Conte include Vincenzo Italiano and Fabio Grosso. The search for Manna’s replacement is ongoing, with no names yet officially identified.
English Translation:
Napoli, the current Serie A champions, are experiencing a period of doubt concerning the future of their coach, Antonio Conte. The Italian national team has emerged as a possible option for the Italian manager, who is now expected to leave in the summer.
The future of Conte had already been uncertain for Napoli even last summer. However, the former Chelsea manager decided to stay for another season and has now secured a Champions League spot for Napoli. While they might not win another Scudetto, they have performed quite well, rising to second place.
Reports from Paolo Bargiggia, as cited by AreaNapoli, indicate that CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis is actually eager for Conte to leave. This is why he is reportedly promoting him to the national team.
In addition to this, De Laurentiis also wants to end his working relationship with sporting director Giovanni Manna. He feels the club should be achieving more, considering the financial investment made in the squad. This leads him to doubt whether Conte and Manna can propel Napoli forward, as replacements are already being lined up in Naples.
Key candidates to replace Conte are Vincenzo Italiano and Fabio Grosso, while names to replace Manna have yet to be identified.
