Conte increasingly likely to stay at Napoli after renewed talks with De Laurentiis
Quick summary
Antonio Conte is now increasingly likely to remain Napoli coach next season after resuming contact with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Italian media report the two could meet early next week to confirm Conte will honour his existing contract.
What happened
Antonio Conte's expected departure from Napoli now appears less likely after relations with Aurelio De Laurentiis improved following a period of tension. Reports indicate the pair are back in contact and could meet on Monday, especially if Napoli win at Pisa and secure Champions League qualification plus second place in Serie A. Any continuation would be under Conte's current deal rather than a new contract. Napoli's president is also expected to push for a younger squad and a lower wage bill, which Conte would need to accept.
Chance analysis
This matters because managerial continuity would reduce uncertainty around Napoli's summer planning and short-term team environment. However, the report also suggests Conte may have to adapt to a leaner squad-building model, which could affect recruitment strategy and medium-term competitiveness.
The likely effect is short-term stability for Napoli, with some medium-term uncertainty tied to squad cost-cutting plans.
Treat this as a moderately reliable managerial-stability signal for Napoli, but not as a confirmed official decision yet.