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Allegri replaces Conte as Napoli manager

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  • Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new manager of Serie A club Napoli, signing a three-year contract until 2029.
  • Allegri, 58, returns to coaching after previous spells with Juventus and AC Milan, the latter ending due to missing the Champions League.
  • His arrival comes as nine Serie A teams have changed coaches this season, with Antonio Conte, who led Napoli to the 2024/25 title, now a favorite for the Italy national team job.

Napoli has officially appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new first-team manager, securing his services with a three-year contract that runs until 2029. The Serie A club announced the move on Friday, welcoming the experienced 58-year-old coach.

Allegri brings a wealth of experience to Naples, having previously managed Juventus from 2014 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2024. He also had two stints with AC Milan, from 2010 to 2014 and most recently from 2025 to 2026. His tenure with AC Milan concluded after the team failed to secure a Champions League spot for the upcoming season.

The managerial merry-go-round in Serie A continues at pace, with nine of the league's 20 teams having changed coaches since the end of the season. Notable appointments include Ruben Amorim at AC Milan, Maurizio Sarri at Atalanta Bergamo, and Fabio Grosso at Fiorentina. The departure of Antonio Conte, who guided Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2024/25 campaign, leaves a significant void. Conte is now widely considered the frontrunner to take over the Italian national team, a role he previously held between 2014 and 2016.

Napoli welcomes Massimiliano Allegri as manager of the first team.

— Napoli statementAnnouncing the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri.
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