Antonio Conte (55) will remain with Napoli. A dramatic turnaround occurred in a situation where parting seemed likely.
Napoli announced on the 30th (Korea Standard Time) via the club's official channel that it would be under Conte's regime next season, including the phrase "Con Te Ag4in (Conte Again)" and a tribute video for Coach Conte.
In this video, Coach Conte emphasized, "Players can change, and coaches can change, and owners can change. But there is one thing that does not change. The passion of this city and its people will never change."
According to Italy's Tuttosport, after a meeting with Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president, Coach Conte noted, "The contract already exists, and both the club and I are looking in the same direction. We want to make as many Napoli fans proud as possible. That is our goal."
He further explained, "At the end of the season, every club has a time to reflect together on what went well, what fell short, and whether future visions align."
He also highlighted, "We had that conversation, and ultimately our directions aligned. I want to build a strong foundation together for Napoli. We are serious about this, and since our thoughts are the same, we will continue to move forward together."
Coach Conte led Napoli to the Serie A championship this season. However, parting ways with Napoli seemed like a fait accompli. At the same time, there were rumors of Conte's return to Juventus, raising the possibility of a one-season tenure with Napoli ending.
However, it is reported that a recent meeting at the home of President De Laurentiis, following a visit to the Vatican, changed the atmosphere. The president persuaded Coach Conte to stay by proposing a salary increase, an active transfer market, and a new training facility that is set to begin construction in September.
Ultimately, Coach Conte reviewed this proposal thoughtfully and made the final decision to stay after meetings with Giovanni Di Laurentiis, the Director General, and Andrea Chiavelli, the CEO.
In response, President De Laurentiis emphasized, "We have achieved a very important result. Who is the right person to sustain this atmosphere? It is Antonio Conte. He is a 'guarantee check' in itself."
He also raised his voice, saying, "I will support him in everything he wants. It is to strengthen Napoli's capabilities and achieve the best possible results. The important thing is not just to evaluate after the season, but to clearly set future goals."
He expressed excitement, saying, "We also participate in the Champions League. And we have to face four major tournaments, including the Coppa Italia (starting from the Round of 16), Supercoppa, and the new format of the Champions League. A very significant season awaits."
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