Napoli appoints Allegri to reshape squad while tightening finances

Serie A club Napoli has hired former Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri, tasking him with a comprehensive squad overhaul. Allegri will assess players returning from loans, new signings and existing contracts, aiming to balance the team's competitive ambitions with the club’s need to reduce its wage bill. High‑profile names such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are highlighted as key financial considerations, with the club seeking to combine experienced talent and younger prospects while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

Italian football journalist Fabio Ravezzani backed the appointment, describing Allegri’s hiring as a sensible, conservative choice for a club that now sees itself as a “big club.” He noted that Allegri’s tenure at Milan, while not flawless, demonstrated the ability to manage a top‑level squad and that his experience could provide the stability Napoli requires.

The combined analyses underscore the dual focus on on‑field performance and off‑field economic prudence as Allegri prepares for his first season in Naples.