Napoli’s success in winning the Italian Serie A title this season gave them a jolt of confidence and ambition for next season. One of their dream for next season would be to sign Kevin De Bruyne, who is leaving Man City, but the Partenopei might not have Antonio Conte in the dugout.
Napoli Dream of Signing De Bruyne
The Partenopei have just celebrated their fourth ever Scudetto title last weekend following their 2-0 victory against Cagliari. That victory sealed their first-place spot as they finished the season leading by one point ahead of their rival, Inter Milan.
Not keen on replicating their previous failure in competing after winning the league title, Napoli are already gearing up to improve their squad. As it was confirmed by the club’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, who revealed to the media that his team wants to sign Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgium international is leaving Manchester City this summer as his contract runs out, and they have agreed to end their tenure. De Bruyne has several suitors, but Napoli are not backing down and seem confident in their attempt to snatch the midfielder.
The latest reports stated that the player’s representatives are still discussing contract details with the Italian outfit. Meanwhile, De Bruyne has yet to announce his decision and might need time before deciding which path he will take next season.
Napoli Could Lose Antonio Conte as Head Coach
However, Napoli’s confidence in signing De Bruyne for next season might have a slight obstacle as the club could change their coach again. The Partenopi’s decision to take Antonio Conte as head coach earned them the Scudetto title this season, but things might be changing again.
As reported by Italian media, via Football Italia, there’s a strong signal that Conte might be opting to end his adventure in Naples after just one season. The tactician reportedly hasn’t been happy with how things were going at Napoli and has been making his displeasure visible since January.
From the club’s failure in replacing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to the disappointment over training facilities, those things were part of Conte’s complaints. The tactician’s potential departure seems more likely following De Laurentiis’ recent statement during Napoli’s trophy parade.
The club president was praising Conte while wishing him the best in his professional future, hinting at a potential goodbye. If the former Inter and Chelsea boss does leave, reports claim that Napoli will try to replace him with Massimiliano Allegri.
