Napoli has appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss has signed a deal worth €6.5-7 million net per season plus €2 million in add-ons.
Conte expressed his excitement about joining Napoli, stating, “Napoli is a place of global importance. I’m happy and excited to sit on the Azzurri bench.” He also emphasized his commitment to the team’s growth and development, saying, “I will do my best for the growth of the team and the club. My commitment, together with that of my staff, will be total.”
Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, praised Conte, calling him “a top coach, a leader, with whom I am sure that the necessary refoundation will start after the conclusion of the cycle that led us to win the Scudetto last year after many seasons at the top of Italian football.”
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The appointment comes after a tumultuous few months for Napoli, which saw the team finish 10th in Serie A and miss out on European competition.
