Despite guiding Napoli to their second Serie A title in three seasons, Antonio Conte’s future at the club remains uncertain.
After a pivotal meeting with President Aurelio De Laurentiis on Tuesday, the title-winning coach is now taking a few more days to decide whether to remain in Naples — or potentially return to Juventus.
The 55-year-old made history by becoming the first manager to win the Scudetto with three different clubs, adding to his previous triumphs with Juventus and Inter Milan.
But even after a dominant season, Conte is not fully convinced about staying, raising fresh questions about what comes next.
What Has Conte Won at Napoli?
Conte’s 2024-25 Serie A title win is already being hailed as one of the most impressive of his career. Taking over a Napoli side that had slumped to 10th place the previous season, he rebuilt the team swiftly, despite losing key players like Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia early in the campaign.
Napoli clinched the title with a game to spare after a 2–0 win over Cagliari, marking Conte’s fifth Serie A title and once again highlighting his ability to transform underperforming sides into champions in just one season.
What Did De Laurentiis Promise to Keep Conte at Napoli?
Following Tuesday’s meeting, reports from Corriere dello Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that De Laurentiis is making a last-ditch effort to convince Conte to stay.
The Napoli president reportedly promised a major squad overhaul, including bringing in Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Lille forward Jonathan David.
De Laurentiis also publicly praised Conte during the club’s victory parade, stating, “He showed the whole world that systems are useless, all you need is a great knowledge of what football really means. Thank you, Antonio!”
Will Conte Leave Napoli for Juventus?
Despite De Laurentiis’ efforts, multiple sources — including La Gazzetta — continue to report that Conte is leaning toward leaving Napoli and rejoining Juventus.
The Bianconeri are currently without a long-term manager and could offer Conte a return to the club where he won three league titles as head coach between 2011 and 2014.
A move back to Turin would close a full-circle narrative, but it could also ignite fierce backlash among Napoli fans, who have taken to Conte after a sensational title run.
Who Could Replace Conte at Napoli?
Should Conte decide to step away, Napoli already has contingency plans in motion. Corriere dello Sport claims that former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has already been contacted as a potential successor.
Bologna head coach Vicenzo Italiano, also a target of Roma and Milan, is another candidate to replace Conte should he leave. Other names linked to the job include Raffaele Palladino and Francesco Farioli.
For fans and bettors following Serie A, this managerial uncertainty could have an impact on odds shifts and potential next-manager markets on leading Serie A betting sites.
What’s Next for Napoli and Conte?
For now, the situation remains unresolved. Conte is under contract until June 2027, but with Juventus circling and De Laurentiis pushing for one more season, the next few days will be decisive.
What’s clear is that this Scudetto win has further solidified Conte’s status as one of Italy’s greatest modern coaches. Whether that next chapter is in Naples or Turin, it will have massive implications for Serie A next season.
