The football season of Naples left much to be desired (35 points less than last year), but hopes for a rebirth are now focused on the figure of Antonio Conte, the former coach of Inter, Juve and the national team now free from commitments. Last Saturday, a significant meeting took place in Turin, marking a possible turning point for the future of the Neapolitan team.
Conte, Napoli’s economic proposal
As reported by Alfredo Pedullàdespite the absence of the president De Laurentiisthe meeting outlined the lines of a possible agreement between the club and With you. The Naples has put on the table a contract proposal annually between 6.5 and 7 million euros plus bonuses, which could increase the coach’s earnings up to 9 million euros a year, mainly linked to qualification for the Champions League. Starting in season two, bonuses would be rolled into base pay, outlining a long-term commitment.
The key points of the negotiation and Conte’s vision
Antonio Conte has shown a flexible approach, without imposing vetoes on specific technical issues, but highlighted the need to strengthen some crucial areas of the team, such as the central defence, midfield and external attack. Furthermore, he pointed out the importance of finding a worthy successor to Victor Osimhenindicating a clear vision for a competitive team.
The situation of the other candidates and the current context
While Conte emerges as the priority choice, other names like Stefano Pioli and Vincenzo Italiano are momentarily in the background. Also Gian Piero Gasperinidespite the good relations with De Laurentiis highlighted post Atalanta-Roma, seems focused on his current commitment with Atalanta, leaving Napoli free to advance in negotiations with Conte.
