Source: REUTERS/CIRO DE LUCA
[Saba Sports News] During a recent Serie A match
between Torino and Napoli, Italian coach Antonio Conte, who is currently on
free, was spotted in the stands, which surprised some media outlets.
Speculation arose that Conte might be considering taking over as the coach of
Napoli. Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions from the previous season, has
been underperforming this season and currently sit in the middle of the Serie A
table. The club’s executives have reportedly grown impatient with the current
coach, making Conte a popular candidate for the position. Conte recently resigned
from his position at Tottenham and has been on a break for nearly a year,
making him eager for a new job opportunity. However, it is worth noting that
Conte places great importance on having control over the team and may not
easily compromise with the management. Whether the management of Napoli would
be willing to accept a coach with such strong character traits remains to be
seen. Additionally, if Conte were to take on the coaching role, it is highly
likely that he would present the club with a list of desired signings. Napoli
would need to invest significant funds to acquire players who align with
Conte’s vision and style of play.