Massimiliano Allegri appointed Napoli coach ahead of 2026/27 season

Massimiliano Allegri will take over as head coach of SSC Napoli, with his official presentation scheduled at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. The ceremony marks the start of Napoli’s preparations for the 2026‑27 Serie A campaign and follows the club’s unveiling of a centenary kit.

Allegri, a former Juventus manager who won multiple league titles, inherits a squad of 47 players. President Aurelio De Laurentis and sporting director Giovanni Manna have indicated the need to reduce the roster by about 25 players, targeting a more competitive and financially sustainable line‑up. Key figures such as Højlund and Alisson Santos are expected to remain, while players like Milinković‑Savić are projected to leave.

The coach’s first duties include a series of physical tests, a pre‑season training camp in Val di Sole, and a summer retreat in Dimaro‑Folgarida, where the squad will be evaluated. Tactical expectations from commentators emphasize a shift away from low‑block defensive setups toward a more aggressive style.

Club insiders, including former goalkeeper Raffaele Di Fusco and editorialists Vittorio Zambardino and Paolo Del Genio, have voiced confidence that Allegri’s experience and “cold‑blooded” leadership could revive Napoli’s performance domestically and in European competition.