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Napoli Confirm Antonio Conte Exit After Heated Exchange with De Laurentiis

Posted : 26 May 2026

Napoli have officially confirmed the departure of head coach Antonio Conte, issuing a brief farewell message on social media just hours after the manager announced his exit publicly.

The club posted a simple four-word tribute, “Thanks for everything, coach,” marking the end of Conte’s brief spell in charge following a season that concluded with Napoli finishing second in Serie A behind Inter Milan.

Conte revealed his decision to leave during a post-match press conference after Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Udinese on the final day of the season. The announcement came after a tense exchange with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

During the discussion, De Laurentiis suggested Napoli could have defended their league title if not for a series of injuries that disrupted their campaign. He pointed to absences of key players including Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo as major setbacks.

Conte responded firmly during the same press conference, urging respect for Inter Milan’s title win. He acknowledged the challenges Napoli faced but insisted that credit must be given to the champions for their performance throughout the season.

The situation highlighted growing tensions between the manager and club leadership, although both sides later confirmed that the decision to part ways had been agreed upon months earlier.

In his remarks, De Laurentiis avoided naming a replacement but hinted that Napoli’s returning squad could perform well under a different coaching approach in the upcoming season.

Conte’s exit brings an end to a short but eventful tenure in Naples, leaving the club to begin another managerial search ahead of the new campaign.

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