Conte to Officially Announce Napoli Exit This Weekend

Italian manager Antonio Conte is expected to officially announce his departure from SSC Napoli this weekend, with reports indicating that both parties have agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

According to multiple Italian and international reports, Conte’s exit will come without any severance package or exit fee despite the former Chelsea and Juventus coach still having one year remaining on his contract.

The 56-year-old reportedly informed Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis of his decision several weeks ago, ending growing speculation surrounding his future at the club. Sources close to the situation say the separation is expected to be amicable, with Conte prepared to walk away from millions in remaining salary payments.

Conte only joined Napoli in 2024 on a three-year contract and quickly restored stability after a difficult campaign for the Serie A side. During his tenure, he guided the club back into title contention and Champions League qualification, although reports suggest internal disagreements over the club’s long-term sporting direction contributed to the decision to part ways.

Speculation is already mounting over Conte’s next destination, with several outlets linking him to a possible return as head coach of the Italian national team following uncertainty surrounding the Azzurri setup. However, no official agreement with another club or federation has yet been confirmed.

Napoli are now expected to begin the search for a replacement ahead of the new Serie A season, with former Napoli and Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri among the names reportedly under consideration.