Sarri Ready to Replace Conte as Napoli Prepare Three-Year Offer | OneFootball

Maurizio Sarri will reportedly vacate his role at Lazio and return to Napoli, who are about to part ways with Antonio Conte.

The Background

Sarri might be a popular figure among Lazio supporters, but all signs point toward an imminent exit, as he and Claudio Lotito have been at odds since the start of the season. The head coach expressed his dissatisfaction with his status at the club and how he’s been left out of the decision-making, and the president responded by proclaiming that no one at the club is ‘indispensable’.

Maurizio Sarri Destined to Leave Lazio

In recent months, most sources in the Italian media have insisted that Sarri won’t resign from his post as he did in March 2024, so it will be up to Lotito to fire him. Nevertheless, the Tuscan head could change his stance after receiving an offer from one of his old employers.

As reported in recent weeks, Napoli have identified Sarri as their top choice to replace Conte, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis even calling the 67-year-old to enquire about his availability.

Napoli to Part Ways with Antonio Conte, Ready to Appoint Sarri

According to Il Mattino (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Napoli and Conte have decided to end their two-year collaboration following a meeting between the coach and De Laurentiis. The Partenopei patron has a clear vision of his future, with Sarri emerging as the ultimate candidate to take over from his Salentian colleague.

Contract Length & Salary

The Neapolitan newspaper reveals that the club has prepared a three-year contract for the current Lazio boss. His base salary will be €2.6 million per year, with Champions League-related bonuses that could raise his earnings to €3.2 million.

Sarri Enjoyed a Positive First Tenure at Napoli

Sarri had a memorable first spell at Napoli between 2015 and 2018, coming close to winning the Scudetto title on a couple of occasions, especially in his final season, when the club gathered a record-breaking 91 points, but still fell short in the race with Juventus, who collected 95 points.