Juventus monitor Conte’s uncertainty as Napoli line up potential replacements | OneFootball

Antonio Conte’s future at Napoli seems far from certain, with Juventus closely monitoring his situation and reportedly ready to welcome him back if his frustration ultimately leads to an exit from the Stadio Diego Maradona.

The Italian manager’s contract, which runs until 2027, does not guarantee his stay at the Partenopei, especially after the club failed to secure a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia last January, sparking his discontent.

epa12000085 Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs AC Milan at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, Italy, 30 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO

Juventus keep tabs on frustrated Conte as Napoli consider replacements

According to Tuttosport, both Juventus and Milan are keeping a close eye on Conte’s relationship with Napoli, with the Bianconeri prepared to move swiftly if he signals his desire to leave.

Juventus have just appointed Igor Tudor to replace Thiago Motta but have given the Croatian coach a short-term deal, keeping all options open for next summer.

Conte’s potential availability to return to the Allianz Stadium would completely shift the scenario for his former club, which would reportedly be eager to bring him back, given his deep ties to the Bianconeri and familiarity with the club’s environment.

Juventus’ Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on prior the Italian Cup Final between Atalanta and Juventus at the Olympic stadium in Rome on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

While Milan are also a possible destination for the former Italy coach, his appointment would depend heavily on Fabio Paratici’s potential arrival as the new sporting director. Additionally, other candidates such as Roberto De Zerbi and Massimiliano Allegri are also considered credible options for the Rossoneri.

Meanwhile, Napoli are aware of the uncertainty surrounding their current manager’s future, which is why they are already evaluating possible replacements, with Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini among Aurelio De Laurentiis’ preferred candidates to succeed Conte.