Antonio Conte has clarified his place on a possible return to the Italy job, reiterating he has ‘one other yr on my contract with Napoli.’
The coach was talked about as one of many major candidates to take over the Nazionale after Gennaro Gattuso resigned, having didn’t qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Final week, to be the brand new Azzurri boss, if he was within the place of the Federation President.
Nonetheless, he reacted angrily in the present day when instructed he had given his availability to the FIGC.
Conte open to Italy, but in addition to Napoli
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli SSC reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
“I didn’t say I used to be obtainable for something,”
“I’ve one other yr on my contract with Napoli, then on the finish of the season I’ll communicate to the President. I’d urge you to interpret my phrases accurately, as a result of if they’re going to be twisted, then I received’t communicate in any respect anymore.”
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The 56-year-old had already been on the Italy bench from 2014 to 2016, the place he oversaw 14 victories, six attracts and 5 defeats.
He walked away after they misplaced on penalties to Germany within the EURO 2016 quarter-finals, returning to membership soccer for Chelsea.
VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Antonio Conte head coach of SSC Napoli in the course of the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 28, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Since then, he has labored at Inter, Tottenham and since 2024 at Napoli.