Napoli await Allegri appointment as Milan contract dispute stalls hire

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said the club will not announce a new manager until the contractual dispute with AC Milan over former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is resolved. Allegri remains under a five‑year deal with Milan that runs to 2027 and carries a €5.5 million‑per‑year salary, with Milan demanding a sizable buy‑out to release him. De Laurentiis emphasized that Napoli will act in full compliance with federation regulations and has no official announcement to make while negotiations continue. The impasse has drawn attention across Italian football, as a potential two‑year deal for Allegri at Napoli has been reportedly discussed but awaits Milan’s final decision.