Napoli – A sigh of relief for Napoli fans. The long and eagerly awaited meeting between coach Antonio Conte, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, CEO Andrea Chiavelli, and sporting director Giovanni Manna concluded successfully.
The meeting, which lasted about three hours in the coach's house a few steps from Piazza Amedeo, ended shortly before 21 pm, with smiling faces and no official statement, a prelude to a probable announcement in the next few hours.
Renewal until 2028 and market promises
Rumors leaked from the top suggest that Conte is ready to renew his contract until 2028, with a salary increase. De Laurentiis has assured the Lecce coach not only a salary increase, but also a “fairytale” transfer market and the start of work on the sports center in September.
During the meeting, significant steps forward were reportedly made in defining the team's strengthening program. Sports director Giovanni Manna reportedly agreed with the coach on strategies to achieve the goals set to best face the upcoming season.
Transfer Market Targets: From De Bruyne to David
The first rumors of potential transfer moves are making fans dream. The "first" signing could even be Kevin De Bruyne . Work is also reportedly underway to sign Jonathan David, who was released on a free transfer from Lille. Inter's Davide Frattesi also remains a target. Another hot name is Edon Zhegrova, thanks in part to the intercession of his compatriot Rrahmani.
After the dinner that saw De Laurentiis and Conte, accompanied by their wives and two executives, move to a restaurant in the city, everyone is now eagerly awaiting the official statement from Napoli Calcio, which will confirm Conte's continued tenure as coach for next season. This outcome dispels the threat of a Spalletti-style repeat and restores confidence in the Neapolitan community.
