Allegri Reaches Verbal Agreement To Take Napoli Job

Allegri Reaches Verbal Agreement To Take Napoli Job

Massimiliano Allegri has reached a full verbal agreement to become Napoli’s next head coach, with the two parties settling on a two-year contract, according to reports cited in the draft material. The deal in principle marks a swift return to management for the 57-year-old, who was sacked by AC Milan this week.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis moved to identify a successor after Antonio Conte left the club by mutual consent at the end of the season. Allegri emerged as the preferred candidate ahead of other names considered, including outgoing Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano, with negotiations accelerating significantly over a 24-hour period before the verbal agreement was reached. Administrative and legal staff at the club have begun preparing the formal paperwork, though the process cannot be completed until Allegri has resolved the contractual obligations stemming from his departure from Milan.

Allegri brings a substantial record in Italian football’s top flight. He won the Serie A title with AC Milan before going on to lead Juventus to multiple successive league championships, establishing himself as one of the most decorated coaches in the division’s recent history. His most recent spell, however, ended in dismissal at Milan during the 2025-26 season.

Once his exit from Milan is formalised and the paperwork at Napoli is completed, the club expects to confirm the appointment officially. Allegri would then take charge of a squad set to compete in the Champions League alongside a domestic title challenge next season.