Antonio Conte has already refused Napoli twice this season. But he might be open to start an adventure with the Partenopei at the beginning of the next season
He tried a month ago and tried again in the last week, Aurelio De Laurentiis tried everything to convince Antonio Conte to take over from Rudi Garcia. However, in response, all he received was a ‘not now, thank you.’
He will not coach in the middle of the season again
Antonio Conte declined all the proposals from the president to become the new Napoli coach. The strong relationship between the two did not change the mind of the ex Inter coach, who has decided not to return to coaching in the middle of the season anymore, unless there are sensational developments.
His experience at Tottenham has left its mark, he won’t repeat that mistake; Conte wants to take these months to rest and spend time with his family. Before restarting, more charged than ever, for the next season. He will most probably be with a Serie A team
Conte’s future:
Many are still waiting on his signals, ready to restart next summer with a new guide on the bench and determined to bet on Conte’s qualities. In his career, Conte has already demonstrated the ability to win and, above all, to rebuild.
Napoli itself remains a strong and likely destination at the end of the season. Conte might be one of the strongest reasons why De Laurentiis went for Mazzarri, insisting on a coach that will stay only until the end of the season. Barring any miracles by the new coach, the President will return for Conte in June.
The same goes for Roma, which will have to manage the post-Mourinho era with the Portuguese legend ready to step down at the end of the season. If Mourinho leaves, Conte might represent the perfect replacement who plays with 3 in the back and can he is one of the few people in the world that can bring back Lukaku next summer.
Juventus remains his 3rd option for now, in case the ‘bianconeri’ part ways with the current coach Allegri. Many scenarios are open in Serie A with Milan in the game as well. Abroad, Conte will have new offers as well, but a return to the Italian football seems the most likely destiny right now.
