Massimiliano Allegri insists he was by no means in talks for the Italy job earlier than accepting the Napoli supply, refuses to answer to Milan proprietor Gerry Cardinale, however notes: ‘I’m glad to educate .” Final season, I dodged him…’
New Napoli coach Allegri was unveiled at a giant occasion on the Teatro San Carlo in Naples on Tuesday.
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The Tuscan tactician has signed a three-year contract on the Stadio Maradona.
Allegri was joined by President Aurelio De Laurentiis and administrators Giovanni Manna and Andrea Chiavelli, answering questions from reporters.
Allegri’s first Napoli press convention
“For me, this unveiling is an excessive amount of. It’s the primary time it has occurred to me, and I thank the president,” Allegri stated, smiling (by way of ).
“Antonio Conte has proven all his price in his profession. I’m fortunate; that is already the second time I’ve inherited Antonio’s staff. Let’s hope it bodes effectively. Luck is necessary in life.”
Throughout his two-year spell at Napoli, Conte received each the Scudetto and the Supercoppa Italiana.
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“It will likely be necessary to work significantly and professionally, particularly to search out the foundations to get to March, as I all the time say, seasons are determined there,” Allegri continued.
, ITALY – MAY 03: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of appears on throughout the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Could 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
“Staying in rivalry for the Scudetto, Champions League, and Coppa Italia can be necessary.”
Napoli will begin their pre-season tomorrow.
“We’ll start an exquisite journey for me; it’s a loopy metropolis,” Allegri continued.
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“I instantly felt the love, a passionate metropolis, and I’m very glad.”
Allegri was reported to be on the Italian FA’s radar to interchange Gennaro Gattuso, however the newly appointed Napoli coach stated he was by no means in talks with any consultant of the FIGC.
It’s price mentioning that Allegri reached an settlement with Napoli means earlier than Giovanni Malagò was elected as the brand new FIGC President on June 22.
“I haven’t had any contact in regards to the [Italian] federation,” insisted Allegri.
“I’ve spoken to the [Napoli] president, and I used to be already shut a number of years in the past. I’m glad to work with him, with all of Napoli.
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“I’ve gamers who can play with a number of techniques; the necessary factor is to have enthusiasm and a want to realize objectives by means of sacrifice and onerous work, and, as I stated, I imagine I inherit a staff that has these qualities,” Allegri added.
“Soccer is debatable; everybody talks about it. It’s probably the most stunning sport on the planet, and it’s unpredictable. The modules, the techniques, we’ve an necessary staff, it has had successes in recent times, and you will need to proceed the work.”
Milan sacked Allegri on the finish of the 2025-26 season after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
“It’s not a matter of revenge; some seasons finish a sure means. I’m sorry about how final season ended,” he stated.
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“I’ll take a second to thank those that collaborated with me in Milan; it’s been an intense season. Profitable or reaching objectives will not be simple, so we begin from the understanding that nothing is a given, regardless of latest successes. Tomorrow is one other season.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Gerry Cardinale of AC Milan appears on earlier than the Serie A match between AC Milan and at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Milan have changed Allegri with Ruben Amorim, and on the Portuguese coach’s unveiling, Milan proprietor Cardinale famous that he needed a
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“I completely don’t touch upon the possession’s phrases. Once more, I can solely thank those that have supported me all season,” insisted Allegri.
“Then, sadly, we’re sorry for the missed aim, however one other 12 months begins, stunning to expertise. We’ve got three competitions, and we begin with nice enthusiasm.”
Speaking about Napoli’s switch technique, Allegri famous: “The membership takes care of the switch market. We work carefully collectively. As soon as I’ve seen the entire staff, I’ll give some evaluations, and we’ll see what’s lacking.
“With the director and the president, we’ll speak about how we are able to enhance. An necessary collaboration, in in the present day’s soccer, the problem is to be aggressive and sustainable. The staff is already sturdy, then we’ll see what to do.”
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Final summer time, Allegri’s Milan did not safe an settlement with Hojlund, who as a substitute joined Napoli from . When requested in regards to the worldwide, Allegri replied with a smile: “I’m glad to educate him. Final season, I dodged him; this 12 months I took him.”
Lastly, the Italian tactician mentioned the goalkeeper scenario with and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic typically rotating underneath Conte in 2025-26.
“Napoli have two wonderful goalkeepers; they’re necessary. Absolutely there will probably be hierarchies; there will probably be a primary and a second alternative. However I’ll see this throughout the pre-season.”