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De Laurentiis accelerates Conte meeting to discuss Napoli future amid Italy speculation
TL;DR
Napoli President De Laurentiis has expedited a meeting with coach Antonio Conte to discuss his future amid speculation regarding the Italy national team position. Conte is a leading candidate for the Italy job, prompting the early discussion.
Key points
- De Laurentiis has accelerated a meeting with Conte.
- Conte's future at Napoli is uncertain.
- Conte is a leading candidate for the Italy national team job.
- The meeting was originally set for the end of the season.
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De Laurentiis accelerates Conte meeting to discuss Napoli future amid Italy speculation
Corriere dello Sport reports that Napoli President De Laurentiis has accelerated a meeting with Antonio Conte to discuss the coach’s future at the Stadio Maradona.
Conte’s future at Napoli is uncertain, largely because the Italian tactician has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the Italy job.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli owner De Laurentiis has moved up a meeting with the Italian tactician, which was originally scheduled for the end of the season.
NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 14: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach before the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Lecce at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
The Rome-based paper claims that the summit will take place sometime next week, either before or after a Serie A match against Cremonese.
Q&A
Why is De Laurentiis meeting with Conte about Napoli's future?
De Laurentiis is meeting with Conte to address uncertainties regarding the coach's future at Napoli, especially with Conte being a top candidate for the Italy national team position.
What does Conte's potential move to Italy mean for Napoli?
If Conte takes the Italy job, Napoli would need to find a new coach, which could significantly impact the team's strategy and performance.
When was the meeting between De Laurentiis and Conte originally scheduled?
The meeting was initially scheduled for the end of the season but has been moved up due to the urgency of the situation.
