Napoli appoints Massimiliano Allegri as head coach

Napoli has officially appointed Massimiliano Allegri as its new head coach, the club confirmed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The 58-year-old Italian manager has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona until June 30, 2029.

Allegri succeeds Antonio Conte, who departed the club at the end of the 2025-26 season after a two-year tenure. Conte led Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2024-25 campaign and a runner-up finish last season, though the club was hampered by injuries throughout the year.

The path to Allegri's appointment required resolving his status with AC Milan, where he was dismissed just over a month ago. Milan finished fifth in Serie A last season, missing out on Champions League qualification by a single point. His departure was part of a broader administrative overhaul at the club that also saw several executives leave. Allegri and Milan subsequently reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract, clearing the way for his move to Naples after weeks of negotiations.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis had previously identified Allegri as the club's top target, stating the organization was seeking consistency with its next...