De Laurentiis shields Conte: "Resignation? An internet fairy tale."

Naples - A direct, peremptory intervention to clear away the clouds and close the case before it could even open. Aurelio De Laurentiis chose his preferred communication channel, the X platform, to categorically deny the rumors circulating in the last few hours regarding Antonio Conte's alleged resignation.

The Napoli president doesn't mince his words and dismisses the rumor with a disparaging phrase: "an internet fairy tale."

In his message, De Laurentiis doesn't just deny the allegations, but also takes the opportunity to publicly praise and passionately defend his coach, a strong message addressed both to the club and the fans.

"I read the fairy tale about Conte's resignation online," the Napoli patron began. "I really love social media because it's a contemporary and fast way to convey thoughts. But you know that thoughts aren't always correct or shareable." A clear dig at those who spread what, in the post, he bluntly calls "some nonsense."

The heart of the message, however, is a declaration of unconditional respect for the coach. De Laurentiis effectively cements Conte's position, describing him as a pillar of the Napoli project. "I'm proud to have a true man like Antonio Conte at my side, alongside Napoli and the players," the president added.

The words De Laurentiis uses to describe the coach are full of admiration, almost as if he wanted to sketch an identikit of the ideal professional: "He is capable of sacrificing every second of his life for his profession, with extreme generosity and dedication."

The speech concludes with a message addressed directly to "demanding fans like Napoli's." Conte's permanence and commitment aren't just a fact, but a programmatic commitment: "This is the most important guarantee you can give today to a club, its players, and its fans." A way of saying: rumors pass, the project with Conte remains.