Napoli have confirmed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on 3 July, handing the 58-year-old a three-year contract running until 30 June 2029. The Serie A champions announced that the former Juventus and AC Milan manager will replace Antonio Conte at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The appointment follows weeks of negotiations to terminate Allegri’s existing contract with AC Milan by mutual consent, more than a month after his dismissal from San Siro. He had initially been sacked by the Rossoneri following a fifth-place finish in Serie A that saw them miss out on Champions League qualification.
From Milan exit to Napoli return
Allegri’s move to Naples had been anticipated since shortly after his departure from Milan, with the coach reportedly agreeing terms with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis. However, formal completion of the deal was delayed while lawyers resolved the outstanding contractual obligations with his former employer.
His second spell at Milan lasted only one season, having returned to the club last summer. He was dismissed alongside several senior figures including director of sport Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada after the team faltered in the final stages of the campaign, conceding fourth place to rivals.
Proven pedigree in Italian football
Allegri arrives with an extensive domestic pedigree. During two spells with Juventus between 2014 and 2024, he captured five consecutive Serie A titles, four Coppa Italia trophies and two Supercoppa Italiana medals. He also guided the Bianconeri to two Champions League finals.
His first tenure at Milan between 2010 and 2014 delivered the club’s 18th Scudetto and an Italian Super Cup. Earlier in his managerial career, he earned promotion to Serie B with Sassuolo and claimed the Serie C1 Super Cup, before making his top-flight debut with Cagliari. The Livorno native also enjoyed a brief playing spell with Napoli during the 1997-98 season.
Inheriting the champions
Allegri succeeds Antonio Conte, who left Napoli this summer after two seasons in which he secured the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana. The incoming coach now faces the task of defending the league title while attempting to improve the club’s fortunes in European competition.
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis welcomed Allegri via social media following the official announcement, signalling the start of a new chapter for the Partenopei.