Allegri wants to build on the solid foundations left by Conte in

Allegri wants to build on the solid foundations left by Conte

According to Soccernews.

Context

Massimiliano Allegri, who has a successful record, will have the responsibility of building on the foundations left by Conte, who led Napoli to a remarkable performance. The expectation is that Allegri will use his experience to shape a competitive team that can challenge its main rivals in Serie A.

Why this matters

The arrival of Massimiliano Allegri at Napoli marks a new era for the club, which seeks to remain competitive on several fronts, including Serie A and the Champions League. Antonio Conte's continued work is crucial, especially after winning the Scudetto in the 2024-25 season, and Allegri has the experience needed to take Napoli to new heights.

Main conclusions

• Allegri wants to build on the solid foundations left by Conte no.
• Massimiliano Allegri was named Napoli's new coach, seeking to continue Antonio Conte's work and compete on several fronts next season.
• Massimiliano Allegri remains central to Napoli's plans.

Massimiliano Allegri was officially presented as Napoli's new coach this Tuesday, promising to build on the solid foundations left by Antonio Conte. The coach, who signed a three-year contract following his dismissal from AC Milan, praised the work of Conte, who led Napoli to the Scudetto title in the 2024-25 season. "For me, this presentation is very special. It's the first time this has happened and I thank the president for his trust," declared Allegri. He also highlighted the importance of building on the work of Conte, who had an impressive performance at the club, leading them to second place last season, albeit with a lower score than the average of his previous teams. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis emphasized the need for consistency in the next administration and, therefore, opted for Allegri, who has a CV full of achievements, including 14 titles throughout his career, two of them with Milan and 12 with Juventus. This is not the first time that Allegri has taken over a team left by Conte, as he also did so at Juventus in 2014. "I hope this is a good sign. Luck is important in life and we need to work seriously and professionally to find the foundations that will take us until March. It is crucial to remain in contention for the Scudetto, the Champions League and the Coppa Italia," said Allegri. After winning the Scudetto with Milan in 2010-11, Allegri led Juventus to five consecutive league titles, as well as winning five Coppa Italia, one of which came in his second spell in 2023-24. However, his second spell at Milan was not as successful, culminating with the club fifth in Serie A and just one point behind Como. Following his departure from Milan, Allegri quickly became the favorite to replace Conte at Napoli, although he was also considered for the role of coach of the Italian national team, whichis looking for a new commander after the dismissal of Gennaro Gattuso, who transferred to Lazio. "I had no contact with the [Italian] federation. I spoke with the president of Napoli and I was close to working here a few years ago. I'm happy to work with him and with the whole of Napoli. I have players who can play in different systems; the important thing is to maintain enthusiasm and the desire to achieve goals through sacrifice and hard work. I believe I inherited a team with these qualities", concluded Allegri. Napoli will begin their 2026-27 campaign with an away match against Genoa, followed by a tough clash against Cesc Fabregas' Como and defending champions Inter.

What happens next

With Allegri at the helm, Napoli is expected to look for reinforcements to strengthen the squad and improve its performance next season. The pressure will be high to maintain consistency and fight for the Serie A title, as well as advancing in European competitions and the Coppa Italia.