Antonio Conte is taking office. He wants Napoli to steal the Juventus star, he has big plans for the club

The best example of a masterful hangover in years? It’s definitely the fault of Italy’s Napoli, who need to get their act together. A strict and demanding, yet world-renowned coach, Antonio Conte, is supposed to help. He has big ambitions and also big demands. He would like to bring a Juventus star under Vesuvius.

When Naples won the title a year ago, it was a big deal. There were crazy celebrations that lasted a long time. After all, the fans under Vesuvius are among the most passionate in Europe, if not the world. Even if their team doesn’t win trophies on a regular basis, they are very demanding.

All the more reason to enjoy only their third title in history. But after that came the championship hangover. But there were a number of reasons for that. For example, the departure of coach Luciano Spalletti and his unsuitable replacement when Rudi Garcia, a typologically completely different coach with a not-so-impressive CV, failed to build on his predecessor.

There were two more coaching changes later in the season, but it wasn’t enough to get more than 10th place in Serie A. It was a big blow to the efforts to retain their stars. Not playing in the Champions League? That could be a big problem for the Partenopei’s biggest aces.

But the club is doing everything it can to put out the fire. A crucial step is the hiring of a world-renowned coach. Antonio Conte has signed a contract until 2027. But it has to be said, he’s not exactly known for lasting long anywhere. He’s demanding of the players, he has big demands on the club’s management. But the successes he has garnered in his coaching career, no one can take that away from him.

He has already made his demands to Partenopei boss Aurelio De Laurentiis. He wants to bring a Juventus star under Vesuvius.

Naples is in for an interesting summer

“Napoli is a club that has a huge name on the international scene. I am happy and excited at the idea of leading it. I can promise one thing. I will give everything to the development of the team and the club. I am fully committed to this task,” Antonio Conte said after his appointment.

And as he said, he is doing so. At least according to the Italian media. In fact, in recent days he has reportedly been in close contact with Juventus star Federico Chiesa, who, also due to injuries, is not repaying the trust as the Bianconeri expected him to.

Despite this, he scored 10 goals last season. He is a very dangerous footballer. Besides, Conte is trying to make Napoli keep their captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who would like to leave for a better one.

Still, the Italian strategist reckons the club probably won’t keep offensive ace Victor Osimhen. For that, he is pushing for a contract extension with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, another offensive weapon of the Partenopei. The Georgian himself is apparently not opposed to the extension.

So it will be quite busy under Vesuvius over the summer. Even more than usual.

Source: Football-Italia, Transfermarkt