Official: Allegri appointed new coach of Napoli after AC Milan contract terminated
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Massimiliano Allegri has been officially named the new head coach of Napoli following the termination of his contract with AC Milan.
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Attributed to original sourceMax Allegri is officially the new coach of Napoli after finally managing to terminate his contract with Milan by mutual consent, over a month on from his dismissal.
The decision had been in the air and was confirmed by Napoli this morning.
“SSC Napoli would like to welcome Massimiliano Allegri as our new first team head coach. Allegri has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2029,” Napoli said.
“After a long playing career – which included a stint with Napoli during the 1997/98 season – Max Allegri began his coaching journey in the 2003/04 campaign with Aglianese. In 2007/08, he led Sassuolo to their first-ever promotion to Serie B and also won the Serie C1 Super Cup that same year. A few months later, he made his Serie A coaching debut with Cagliari, finishing the season in ninth place and winning the Panchina d’Oro award.
“In 2010, he joined Milan, winning the club’s 18 th Scudetto and sixth Italian Super Cup. From 2014 to 2019, he managed Juventus, winning five consecutive league titles, four consecutive Coppa Italia trophies and two Italian Super Cups. During this period he also led the Bianconeri to the Champions League final twice. After a two-year hiatus, he went back to manage Juventus, winning his fifth Coppa Italia in 2024. Last season, he was back in the dugout at Milan, finishing the campaign in fifth place.
“A big welcome to our new head coach Max Allegri!”
Allegri was also welcomed by the usual tweet from club president Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Benvenuto Max!
— AurelioDeLaurentiis (@ADeLaurentiis) July 3, 2026
New Napoli adventure for Allegri NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 06: Massimiliano Allegri AC Milan greets Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach before the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Allegri had only taken the Milan job last summer, but was sacked the day after fumbling fourth place to miss out on the Champions League qualifying spots.
Allegri was fired along with director of sport Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada and CEO Giorgio Furlani as part of a mass clear-out at San Siro.
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 06: Massimiliano Allegri, head coach of AC Milan gestures during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) He was quickly able to agree terms with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis to take over from Antonio Conte, who walked away following two years where he won the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana.
However, reaching a deal with Milan to terminate the existing contract proved trickier, as weeks of talks were required due to the Rossoneri’s management overhaul.
Now the coach is free to put pen to paper on a three-year contract at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The 58-year-old has had two different spells at Milan, in 2010-14 and then again in 2025-26, as well as with Juventus from 2014-19 and then 2021-24.
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What happened
Napoli have officially appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach. The move comes after Allegri's contract with AC Milan was terminated. Allegri, a multiple Serie A and Coppa Italia winner, returns to management after his dismissal from Milan. The appointment signals Napoli's intent to make a strong push in Serie A and potentially in European competition under experienced leadership.
Chance analysis
Allegri's appointment at Napoli is a significant managerial move in Serie A. Known for his defensive solidity, tactical pragmatism, and trophy-winning pedigree (multiple Scudetti with Juventus, Coppa Italia with Milan), Allegri brings top-level experience to a Napoli side looking to reassert itself at the summit of Italian football. This change could reshape Napoli's tactical identity and Serie A title race dynamics for the upcoming season.
Napoli gain an elite, trophy-proven coach, likely improving their competitiveness in Serie A and Europe, while AC Milan lose a high-profile manager.
Napoli's title odds and tactical outlook shift significantly with Allegri's appointment; expect a more defensively organized, results-driven side.