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Massimiliano Allegri is set to return to the bench immediately after reaching a full verbal agreement to become Napoli’s next head coach.
The former AC Milan boss, sacked by the club this week, has agreed to a two-year contract to replace Antonio Conte at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
De Laurentiis chooses Allegri for the post-Conte era
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has moved decisively to find a successor for Conte, after the Italian left the club by mutual consent at the end of the season, settling on the experienced Allegri.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations between the two parties have accelerated significantly over the past 24 hours, culminating in a full verbal agreement for Allegri to take the reins of Napoli on a two-year contract.
The Tuscan tactician emerged as first choice following a selection process which saw him beat off competition from other candidates, including outgoing Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano.
With the verbal agreement now in place, the Partenopei are ready to enter a new chapter under the leadership of one of the most successful managers in modern Serie A history.
Legal teams start working on contractual formalities
The transition from a verbal handshake to a formal meeting is already underway behind the scenes. Reports indicate that Napoli’s legal and administrative teams have already started preparing the necessary documents to formalize the deal for Allegri.
Lawyers and transfer managers are working on the final contractual details before the documents can be presented for final signatures.
Although the terms of the two-year contract are settled, the club is meticulously ensuring that all administrative obstacles are overcome.
The move demonstrates De Laurentiis’ desire to bring stability and elite leadership to a team that remains ambitious both domestically and on the European stage.
Resolving the last obstacle with Milan
Despite the advanced state of negotiations with Napoli, one final hurdle remains before Allegri can be officially unveiled as the new Partenopei boss.
Allegri must first resolve his current contractual situation with Milan after being sacked by the club. Exiting his previous job is a standard but necessary step before he can legally commit his future to the reigning Southern giants.
A proven winner charged with Scudetto ambitions
This appointment represents an important statement of intent from Napoli as they bring in a coach with a stellar CV.
Allegri has previously won league titles with Milan and Juventus, and his experience in handling the pressure of Italy’s elite clubs has been a deciding factor for the Neapolitan hierarchy.
Despite a dismal comeback season at Milan in 2025-26, Napoli believe his track record and tactical acumen make him the ideal candidate.
If completed as expected, Allegri will inherit a team preparing for another Champions League campaign while also attempting to mount a challenge for the Scudetto next season.
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