Mansion Sports – Massimiliano Allegri is set to return to the coaching bench after reaching a full verbal agreement to become Napoli’s next head coach.

The former AC Milan manager, who was dismissed by the club this week, has agreed to a two-year contract as the replacement for Antonio Conte at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

De Laurentiis Chooses Allegri for the Post-Conte Era

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis moved quickly to secure Conte’s replacement after the Italian coach left the club by mutual agreement at the end of the season, selecting the experienced Allegri.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations between the two parties intensified significantly over the last 24 hours, resulting in a full verbal agreement for Allegri to take charge in Naples on a two-year contract.

The coach from Tuscany emerged as the leading choice following a selection process in which he was preferred over other candidates, including outgoing Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano.

With the verbal agreement now reached, the Partenopei are prepared to enter a new chapter under one of the most successful managers in modern Serie A history.

Legal Team Begins Preparing Contract Formalities

The transition from verbal agreement to official appointment has already begun behind the scenes. Reports state that Napoli’s legal and administrative teams have started preparing the necessary documents to formalize the agreement with Allegri.

Lawyers and transfer officials are finalizing the remaining contract details before the documents can be submitted for official signing.

Although the terms of the two-year contract are understood to have been agreed upon, the club is being meticulous in ensuring that the entire administrative process is completed.

This move reflects De Laurentiis’ intention to provide stability and elite-level leadership to a squad that remains ambitious both in domestic competition and on the European stage.

Resolving the Final Obstacle with Milan

Although negotiations with Napoli have reached an advanced stage, there remains one final obstacle before Allegri can be officially announced as the new Partenopei manager.

Allegri must first resolve his current contractual situation with Milan following his dismissal by the club.

Completing the process of his departure from his previous position is a standard but necessary step before he can legally commit his future to the southern Italian giants.

A Proven Winner Entrusted with Scudetto Ambitions

This appointment represents a major statement of ambition from Napoli, as they are bringing in a manager with an outstanding record of success.

Allegri has won league titles with both Milan and Juventus, and his experience in handling pressure at Italy’s elite clubs became a decisive factor for Napoli’s leadership.

Despite enduring a disappointing season during his return to Milan in the 2025–26 campaign, Napoli believe that his track record and tactical intelligence make him the ideal candidate.

If completed as planned, Allegri will inherit a squad preparing for the next Champions League campaign while also aiming to compete for the Scudetto next season.