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Allegri Hired as Napoli Coach on Two-Year Deal

Massimiliano Allegri has agreed to become Napoli’s new head coach on a two‑year contract, replacing Antonio Conte after the Italian’s departure.

Massimiliano Allegri, the former AC Milan boss, has reached a verbal agreement to take over as Napoli head coach on a two‑year deal, succeeding Antonio Conte who left by mutual consent. President Aurelio De Laurentiis secured the appointment after a rapid negotiation process, with legal teams already preparing the formal paperwork. Allegri must first resolve his exit from Milan before the official announcement, but the contract is set and the club is ready to move forward under his leadership. syntagm.co.za