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Conte eager to clarify Italy position: ‘Don’t twist my words’
TL;DR
Antonio Conte has clarified that he is under contract with Napoli for another year and is not currently pursuing the Italy national team job. His name surfaced as a candidate after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation following World Cup qualification failure.
Conte eager to clarify Italy position: ‘Don’t twist my words’
Antonio Conte has clarified his position on a potential return to the Italy job, reiterating he has ‘another year on my contract with Napoli.’
The coach was mentioned as one of the primary candidates to take over the Nazionale after Gennaro Gattuso resigned, having failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Last week, Conte had said he would put himself on the list to be the new Azzurri boss, if he was in the position of the Federation President.
However, he reacted angrily today when told he had given his availability to the FIGC.
Conte open to Italy, but also to Napoli
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli SSC reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
“I did not say I was available for anything,” insisted Conte on Rai Radio 1.
“I have another year on my contract with Napoli, then at the end of the season I will speak to the President. I would urge you to interpret my words correctly, because if they are going to be twisted, then I won’t speak at all anymore.”
The 56-year-old had already been on the Italy bench from 2014 to 2016, where he oversaw 14 victories, six draws and five defeats.
He walked away after they lost on penalties to Germany in the EURO 2016 quarter-finals, returning to club football for Chelsea.
VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Antonio Conte head coach of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 28, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Since then, he has worked at Inter, Tottenham and since 2024 at Napoli.
Q&A
What did Antonio Conte say about his contract with Napoli?
Antonio Conte confirmed that he has another year left on his contract with Napoli.
Why is Antonio Conte being considered for the Italy national team job?
Conte is mentioned as a candidate for the Italy national team job following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation after the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
What was Conte's stance on taking the Italy job if he were Federation President?
Conte indicated he would consider himself for the Italy national team position if he were in the role of Federation President.
