Conte and De Laurentiis: ‘We have the same vision’ for Napoli future | OneFootball

Antonio Conte explains he decided to stay with Napoli because they have ‘the same vision’ for the future, while Aurelio De Laurentiis pledged to give the coach ‘whatever he wants.’

The situation has changed completely over the last 48 hours, as early on Tuesday it was assumed by multiple sources that they would part company.

The tension had been brewing for several months, but the Scudetto celebrations prompted Conte to change his mind and commit to remain at the Stadio Maradona.

Conte explains Napoli turnaround

Antonio Conte Aurelio De Laurentiis Napoli

“At the end of every season, there is a discussion between coach and club, to evaluate the year and understand if they have the same vision for the future, the same vision to achieve victories,” Conte told Sky Sport Italia on Thursday evening.

“We have the same vision, because we are serious people. We talked it over, evaluated the season, both the positives and negatives.

“Having celebrated the Scudetto was wonderful and incredible. There is the desire to continue building solid foundations for Napoli, moving in the same direction to make Neapolitans proud.”

NAPLES, ITALY – JUNE 26: Antonio Conte new SSC Napoli head coach and Aurelio De Laurentiis SSC Napoli president during SSC Napoli new manager unveiling on June 26, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

It was reported that De Laurentiis had not only agreed to improve Conte’s salary, but above all to invest in the transfer market and also fix the training pitches, which have been blamed for multiple injuries this season.

“An important season awaits us,” the President told Sky Sport Italia.

“A Coppa Italia as protagonists, a new Champions League format for us, a Supercoppa, a Scudetto to defend.

“Conte is a guarantee, I will back him up in whatever he wants to do in order to improve the strength of Napoli and achieve the best results.”

epa12129564 SSC Napoli�s coach Antonio Conte celebrates winning the 2024/2025 Serie A title after the Italian Serie A soccer match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio, in Naples, Italy, 23 May 2025. SSC Napoli won their fourth league title. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO

Before this decision, Conte had been expected to move on to Juventus, while Max Allegri was being lined up to take over at Napoli.

Instead, Allegri has signed as the new coach of Milan, with a two-year contract and option for a third.