Antonio Conte confirmed he will quit Napoli this summer, a year after steering the club to its fourth Serie A crown. The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss arrived in 2024 and delivered the title in his debut season, then saw his side finish second, 11 points behind Inter Milan. He announced the decision after Napoli’s 1-0 win over Udinese, capping a brief but spectacular spell.

Napoli’s campaign unraveled after the triumph, slipping to second place and crashing out of the Champions League at the group stage. High‑profile acquisitions such as Kevin de Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund failed to offset a rash of injuries and erratic form, leaving the title defence fragile. The early exit marks another chapter in Conte’s mixed European record. The pressure on De Laurentiis to appoint a replacement grew.

During a press conference with president Aurelio de Laurentiis, Conte called his tenure “an honour” and declared Napoli would be his home. He declined speculation about the Italy job, instead urging the federation to hire Pep Guardiola. His departure leaves the club to rebuild without a proven trophy‑winner at the helm. The Serie A title race now opens wider, with Inter poised to extend its lead.