Allegri Takes Over as Napoli Manager on Three-Year Deal

Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new manager of Napoli, replacing Antonio Conte, as announced by the Serie A club on Friday. The 58-year-old Allegri has signed a three-year contract that will extend until 2029.

He previously served as the head coach of Juventus from 2014 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2024, as well as AC Milan from 2010 to 2014. Napoli's decision comes after a disappointing season where they missed out on the Champions League.

The club is looking to change its fortunes ahead of the 2024-25 Serie A campaign, with Allegri being touted as a favorite for the role. Other Serie A clubs, including AC Milan and Fiorentina, have also made coaching changes recently, with Milan hiring Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim and Fiorentina appointing Fabio Grosso.

Allegri has experience as a former Italian national team coach, leading the side from 2014 to 2016 and reaching the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.