19.05.2026 14:30
It has been claimed that Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi has started official negotiations with Antonio Conte for the head coach position. The initial contacts with the Italian manager, who is expected to leave Napoli, were reportedly positive.
Antonio Conte's era in Naples is coming to an end. The Italian press reports that the experienced coach will leave the club at the end of the season, while rumors linking him to Fenerbahçe and the Italian national team have emerged.
DEPARTURE TALKS IN NAPLES
According to reports from Italy, negotiations have begun between the Napoli management and Antonio Conte for a mutual termination of the contract. It is stated that the parties are considered certain to part ways at the end of the season.
DISAGREEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT
Conte, who led Napoli to the championship last season, reportedly had serious disagreements with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis over the transfer budget and team planning. It was conveyed that the experienced coach looks favorably on a departure.
DECLINE AFTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Napoli achieved the Serie A championship last season under Conte's management. This season, however, the team, while remaining in contention for the Champions League, has fallen behind leaders Inter.
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ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM RUMOR
Additionally, the Italian press reported that Antonio Conte is one of the strongest candidates for the Italian national team. It was stated that the new management will decide on the technical director after the federation elections on June 22.
FENERBAHÇE RUMOR HITS THE AGENDA
The Fenerbahçe rumor for Conte also attracted attention. According to a report by Sercan Hamzaoğlu, it was claimed that Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi held consultancy talks with Paolo Maldini and established official contact with Antonio Conte for the head coach position. It was alleged that the initial meetings were positive.
EYES ON THE END OF THE SEASON
The final decision on Antonio Conte's future is expected to become clear after Napoli's last league match against Udinese. The experienced coach's next destination has already become a topic of great curiosity.