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Allegri Replaces Conte as Napoli Head Coach
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Allegri Replaces Conte as Napoli Head Coach

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed the new head coach of Napoli, replacing Antonio Conte.
  • Allegri, who previously coached AC Milan and Juventus, has signed a contract with Napoli until the summer of 2029.
  • Danish international Rasmus Højlund is part of Napoli's squad, having joined permanently after a loan spell last season.

Massimiliano Allegri will take over as head coach for Serie A club Napoli, succeeding Antonio Conte. The Italian football club, which includes Danish national team forward Rasmus Højlund in its squad, announced the appointment on its website.

Allegri has agreed to a contract that runs until the summer of 2029. He most recently served as head coach for AC Milan, though he was dismissed last season. Conte had announced his departure from Napoli in May after two seasons, during which he led the club to the Italian championship in 2025. Napoli finished second in Serie A last season.

It has been an honor, truly something special to coach Napoli. It has been two fantastic seasons and a unique experience. It was my decision.

— Antonio ConteAntonio Conte reflecting on his tenure at Napoli after announcing his departure.

Conte expressed that coaching Napoli had been an honor and a unique experience, calling it his decision to leave. He stated that Napoli would always be his home. The 58-year-old Allegri boasts a decorated coaching career, having won six Serie A titles in total – five with Juventus and one with AC Milan.

Højlund, on loan from Manchester United last season, was a regular starter for Napoli's attack throughout the campaign. The Danish player is now with Napoli on a permanent deal. Following the end of the recent season, nine out of twenty Serie A clubs have changed their head coaches, with Ruben Amorim, who has a past with Manchester United, being brought in by Milan.

I told the chairman a few weeks ago. Napoli will always be my home.

— Antonio ConteAntonio Conte stating his decision to leave Napoli and his continued connection to the club.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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