Allegri Steps In as Napoli's New Head Coach After AC Milan Departure

Allegri Steps In as Napoli's New Head Coach After AC Milan Departure

Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new head coach of Napoli, replacing Antonio Conte. This decision comes just days after Allegri's dismissal from AC Milan due to the team's failure to secure a Champions League spot. Allegri is expected to sign a two-year deal with the club owned by Aurelio De Laurentiis. Allegri's exit from AC Milan followed a disappointing season, where the club struggled despite being in the top positions for most of the year. Giorgio Furlani, the club's CEO, expressed the ownership's disappointment after a final game loss turned the season into what he termed an "unequivocal failure." Prior to Allegri's appointment, he was already a frontrunner for the Napoli job, as Conte had decided to step down. Other candidates included former Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano and Fabio Grosso, who is now set to join Fiorentina. The potential return of former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri did not materialize, as he is expected to sign with Atalanta. Allegri now faces the challenge of replacing Conte, who led Napoli to a Serie A title in his first season and a Supercoppa Italiana victory earlier this year. With a fresh start at Napoli, Allegri aims to establish a new winning era for the club.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-28