Napoli officially appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on July 3, 2026, with a contract lasting until June 30, 2029 [1, 2]. The 58-year-old replaced Antonio Conte, who left the club at the end of May after two seasons that included leading Napoli to the 2024-25 Serie A title and a runner-up finish last season [3, 1, 2].
Allegri was recently dismissed by AC Milan in May 2026 following a disappointing campaign where Milan finished fifth in Serie A and missed Champions League qualification for the second consecutive year [1, 3, 2]. The Milan owners, RedBird Capital Partners, described the season as an "unequivocal failure" [1]. Allegri's sacking was part of a wider restructuring at Milan, which also saw executive departures including Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, and Geoffrey Moncada [1, 3, 2].
One of Italy's most decorated managers, Allegri has won six Serie A titles and multiple domestic trophies during his previous spells with Juventus and AC Milan [1, 3, 2]. Allegri also had a brief playing career at Napoli during the 1997-98 season [3].
His appointment comes as Napoli aims to build on recent domestic success under Conte, with Allegri expected to bring his vast experience to the club. His contract runs until the summer of 2029, signalling Napoli's long-term plans with the new head coach [1, 3, 2].
