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Coach Antonio Conte says goodbye to Napoli and Højlund

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Antonio Conte is leaving his position as head coach of Napoli after two seasons, the Italian coach announced Sunday.
  • Conte stated it was his decision and that he informed the club's chairman weeks ago, calling his time at Napoli a fantastic experience.
  • Danish international Rasmus Højlund scored the winning goal in Conte's final match, a 1-0 victory over Udinese, as Højlund has now joined Napoli permanently from Manchester United.

Rasmus Højlund will have a new head coach at Napoli, as Antonio Conte announced his departure from the club on Sunday after two years. Conte described his tenure as "fantastic seasons and an exceptional experience," according to AFP. He confirmed the decision was his own, having informed the chairman weeks prior, and stated that Napoli will "always be my home."

It has been an honor, truly something special to coach Napoli. It has been two fantastic seasons and an exceptional experience.

· Antonio ConteAntonio Conte announced his departure from Napoli.

Conte led Napoli to the Italian league title last season, though the team finished second this season. The 56-year-old coach is considered a favorite to take over the Italian national team. After his final game, Conte jokingly advised Napoli to hire Pep Guardiola.

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

· Antonio ConteAntonio Conte announced his departure from Napoli.

The Danish international Højlund provided a winning send-off for Conte in his last match, scoring his 12th league goal of the season. Højlund has now made his loan move from Manchester United to Napoli permanent after the team qualified for the Champions League. His future at the club, however, will be without Conte, who previously coached Tottenham, Inter, Chelsea, Juventus, and the Italian national team.

My advice would be to hire Pep Guardiola.

· Antonio ConteAntonio Conte commented on who should replace him.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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