Napoli appoint Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on three-year contract
Napoli have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a three-year contract following the departure of Antonio Conte.
The 58-year-old takes charge at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with a deal running until June 2029.
He replaces the departing Conte, who stepped down at the end of May after two highly successful seasons in Campania.
Under his predecessor, the Partenopei secured the 2024-25 Serie A title before finishing as runners-up during the most recent campaign.
A swift return to management
The Livorno-born tactician arrives in Naples mere weeks after being dismissed by AC Milan.
His second managerial stint at the San Siro ended abruptly last season following a disappointing fifth-place league finish.
The Rossoneri managed just two victories in their final eight domestic fixtures, causing them to miss out on crucial Champions League qualification.
That late-season collapse prompted a sweeping boardroom restructure in Milan, culminating in the termination of the experienced manager’s contract.
The southern Italian side patiently waited for those severance details to be finalised before officially confirming their newest capture.
Reunited with familiar surroundings
This latest appointment marks a poignant homecoming for the six-time Serie A-winning coach.
He previously represented the Azzurri as a midfielder during a brief stint in the 1997-98 season.
The decorated Italian boasts a formidable managerial pedigree that is heavily defined by his dominant era at Juventus.
During a trophy-laden five-year spell in Turin between 2014 and 2019, he orchestrated five consecutive league triumphs and four Coppa Italia victories.
The two-time Serie A Coach of the Year also guided the Old Lady to two Champions League finals during that glittering period.