De Laurentiis says he would let Conte leave Napoli for Italy job
Quick summary
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would allow Antonio Conte to become Italy's next national team coach if asked. The comments come after Italy's recent upheaval, with Gabriele Gravina and Gennaro Gattuso both stepping down.
What happened
Aurelio De Laurentiis has publicly stated that he would let Antonio Conte leave Napoli at the end of the season to take over as Italy coach. Conte is described as one of the leading candidates for the role, but the FIGC is not expected to appoint a permanent successor until after the presidential election on June 22. In the meantime, Italy are likely to use a caretaker coach for June friendlies. De Laurentiis also endorsed Giovanni Malagò as his preferred choice for the next FIGC president.
Chance analysis
This matters because it increases the credibility of Conte's candidacy by removing a potential club-level obstacle from Napoli's side. For football forecasting, the key effect is managerial uncertainty: Napoli could face medium-term continuity risk, while Italy may gain a high-level tactical coach if the appointment materializes.
The likely near-term effect is increased uncertainty around Napoli's future coaching situation, with a possible upside for Italy if Conte is appointed.
Treat this as a credible managerial signal that raises Napoli coaching uncertainty but is not yet a confirmed change.