Italian Serie A side Napoli FC have officially announced Antonio Conte as the new head coach of the team on a three-year deal which will run until 2027.
The deal to sign Conte, who began his career at local club Lecce and later became one of the most decorated and influential players in the history of Juventus, is valid for three years.
The appointment of Conte, who also played for the Italy national team and was a participant at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000, is huge, with Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis heavily involved in the deal.
Conte’s appointment comes days after Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the former head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has agreed to take the Napoli job.
Romano noted in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that an agreement has already been reached on every detail, including add-ons, a fixed salary, image rights, and staff members.
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‘‘Antonio Conte as new Napoli head coach, here we go!
‘‘Agreement reached on every detail also including add-ons, after fixed salary, image rights and staff members.
‘‘Conte will sign the contract valid until June 2027, documents approved.
‘‘Huge appointment for Napoli.’’ Romano wrote on his official X handle.
Starting his career at his hometown club Lecce, Conte went on to become one of the most accomplished and significant players in Juventus history, winning five Serie A championships, one Coppa Italia, one UEFA Champions League, one UEFA Cup, and more. He also served as the team’s captain from 1996 to 2001.
In addition, Conte, who was born on July 31, 1969, represented Italy at the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and the UEFA Euro 2000, where Italy placed second both times.
