Conte and De Laurentiis hold talks: is the Napoli coach set to leave?

Antonio Conte joined Napoli in the summer of 2024 and immediately steered the team to a Serie A championship in his debut season. Yet, questions remain over whether he will stay at the club.

Details: According to Sky Sports, the Italian manager met with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis. The meeting lasted nearly three hours, and initial reports suggest both parties have decided to take some time to reflect.

This means both sides are willing to carefully consider the coach's needs and the club's vision for the future. At this stage, there has been no split between Conte and Napoli.

Earlier reports claimed Antonio Conte would leave the team, with an official announcement expected after the meeting on May 27. However, nothing has been confirmed so far.

For the record: The Neapolitans recently visited the new head of the Vatican—Leo XIV. The meeting was attended by the players, head coach Antonio Conte, and club president De Laurentiis. They presented the Pope with a plaque featuring the number ten and autographs of Napoli players.