Conte edging closer to Napoli stay as Juventus strategy still unclear | OneFootball

Aurelio De Laurentiis’ promise to Antonio Conte to build an even stronger Napoli has led the coach to seriously reconsider his reported decision to leave the club, with the latest reports suggesting he is now open to staying at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The Partenopei president has outlined a project to the former Chelsea boss involving a €200 million investment in new signings, with Kevin De Bruyne and Jonathan David potentially among the first reinforcements.

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)

Conte leaning towards Napoli as Juventus project remains undefined

A serial winner, Conte is driven by the ambition to raise the bar even higher after securing an unexpected Scudetto in his first season in charge. According to Corriere dello Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli now feel confident they have convinced the coach to remain following their most recent meetings.

While the title-winning manager was reportedly tempted by a return to Juventus, Napoli’s project currently appears more concrete, with the Bianconeri still needing to define several key roles within their board—uncertainty that could impact their transfer strategy.

epa12129582 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

Napoli expect Conte to give the green light to his continued stay by Friday, with negotiations with his potential replacement, Massimiliano Allegri, currently on hold.