Antonio Conte confirmed his departure from Napoli after two years in charge, admitting he failed to bring unity to the environment that made competing difficult. Despite leading the team to a Serie A title in his first season, the 56-year-old watched Napoli finish second this term amid persistent injury problems.

Conte, who previously coached Juventus and Inter to Serie A titles, steered an unfancied Italy team to the Euro 2016 quarterfinals. His connection to the national team remains strong after Italy's World Cup failure prompted resignations at FIGC, though he played down speculation about taking over the Azzurri.

"I don't know anything about my future," Conte stated, suggesting he might take time out to rest. His exit comes after Napoli's dramatic final-day season where they secured second place while AC Milan and Juventus missed Champions League qualification.