Antonio Conte 'could reach a deal to become Napoli coach this weekend' as the club's interest in Europa League-winning manager Gian Piero Gasperini cools 'amid new Atalanta deal' The former Chelsea and Juventus manager is keen to stay in his native Italy Napoli are in dire need of a fresh start after three managers and 10th place Chelsea are 'baffling'...
Mauricio Pochettino has NOT failed - where do the Blues go from here? Listen to the It's All Kicking Off! Podcast By Tamara Prenn Published: 08:06, 25 May 2024 | Updated: 08:06, 25 May 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Antonio Conte is drawing closer to being appointed as head coach at Napoli and a deal could be confirmed this weekend, according to reports in Italy. The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager has been closely linked with the role at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona since April amid a torrid season for the 2023-24 Scudetto-winners. Napoli's dismal title defence saw the side play under three different head coaches following the departure of Serie A-winning manager Luciano Spalletti, with his replacement Rudi Garcia lasting just six months before he was dismissed in November.
His successor Walter Mazzarri was handed just a seven-month contract for his second stint at the club a decade on from his first spell, but was sacked after four months and replaced in February by Francesco Calzona. But as the season comes to a close, Napoli ramped up their search for a head coach to start the next campaign afresh - and may have.
