Massimiliano Allegri appointed head coach of Napoli

Massimiliano Allegri has been confirmed as the new head coach of Serie A club Napoli, succeeding Antonio Conte. The club announced the appointment on 3 July and scheduled a formal presentation for 14 July at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples.

Allegri will take charge of a 47‑player squad and is expected to assess key targets such as striker Romelu Lukaku—currently at the World Cup with Belgium—and forward Rasmus Hojlund. The club also faces decisions on several players on loan or slated for departure. The board, led by president Aurelio De Laurentis, has set a Champions League qualification as a primary objective for the upcoming season, which coincides with Napoli’s centenary celebrations.

Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the appointment, and the club will unveil a new centenary kit as part of the pre‑season launch events. Allegri’s record includes multiple Serie A titles and two Champions League final appearances, and the club hopes his experience will restore Napoli’s European competitiveness.