Antonio Conte will step down as Napoli manager at the end of the current season for personal reasons, ending his tenure with the Italian club after one Serie A title and one Supercoppa Italiana.
Conte's Napoli Tenure Ends
The 56-year-old coach will not be on the bench of the Italian club next season despite a contract running until summer 2027. He led Napoli to the 2024-25 Scudetto in his first season, also winning the Supercoppa Italiana during the current campaign.
Conte took the job in summer 2024, following a disappointing season for the club. His successful tenure was aided by key signings including Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku, with Napoli able to focus exclusively on domestic competition after failing to qualify for European tournaments the previous year.
The second season proved more challenging. Injuries and the demands of the Champions League took their toll on Napoli's Serie A campaign, preventing them from keeping pace with Inter. Conte decided to step back from his duties more than a month ago.
Italy National Team Future
Conte is now considered the leading candidate for the Italy national team job after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the third consecutive World Cup. He will have to wait until June 22 when the Italian FA elects its new president.
The two candidates for the FIGC presidency are former FIGC president Gianluca Abete and former Italian National Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malagò. Whoever wins will have the opportunity to reappoint Conte.
Conte previously managed Italy from 2014 to 2016, leading the Azzurri at the 2016 UEFA Euro before losing to Germany on penalties in the quarterfinals.