Coach Antonio Conte has announced his departure from the traditional Italian football club SSC Napoli after two years. The coach, whose contract actually runs until 2027, announced his resignation at the press conference after the 1-0 home win against Udinese Calcio on the last matchday of Serie A.
“It was an honor to coach such a prestigious club like SSC Napoli,” said Conte. “I told the president of my decision a few weeks ago. But he told me that if I changed my mind by the end of the season, Naples would remain my home,” he continued.
Rasmus Hojlund (24th) scored the only goal of the game, which secured Naples second place with 76 points. After the game, Conte said a long goodbye from the stands of the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Under his leadership, Naples won the fourth Italian championship title in the club’s history in 2025.
According to the Italian press, Conte (56), who coached Italy from 2014 to 2016, is the favorite for the vacant position of national coach. The Squadra Azzurra failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row in March and then fired Gennaro Gattuso.
