Allegri new favourite for Napoli job despite Italiano’s Bologna exit | OneFootball

Vincenzo Italiano has left Bologna by mutual consent, yet Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia report that Massimiliano Allegri is now the favourite to become the new Napoli coach.

Ex-Milan boss Allegri has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Antonio Conte at Napoli.

Allegri favourite to replace Conte at Napoli

According to Sky Sport, both Allegri and Vincenzo Italiano have reached an agreement with the Partenopei, who are about to terminate their assessments on the new coach.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Bologna have just confirmed Italiano’s exit by mutual consent after two seasons, but both Sky Sport and Sportitalia claim that Allegri is now the main candidate for Napoli.

Aurelio De Laurentiis is unhappy with Italiano’s entourage, according to Alfredo Pedullà, as the meeting between the coach and the Partenopei in Rome earlier this week was intended to remain confidential.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 23: Vincenzo Italiano head coach of Bologna FC during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Internazionale at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on May 23, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Allegri’s agents and Napoli are now in advanced talks to finalise the details of Max’s contract at the Stadio Maradona, which is expected to expire in June 2028.