Napoli confirm the appointment of former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte as their new manager.

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Napoli have officially announced the appointment of former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte as their new head coach, signing him on a three-year contract.

The 54-year-old Italian becomes the fourth head coach to take charge since Scudetto-winning manager Luciano Spalletti left after the 2022-23 season.

Conte’s arrival follows Napoli’s disastrous title defense, which saw them finish in 10th place in Serie A, marking one of the worst title defenses in the league’s history.

‘Napoli is a place of global importance. I am happy and excited at the idea of sitting on the blue bench,’ Conte expressed on the club’s website.

He continued: ‘I can certainly promise one thing: I will do my utmost for the growth of the team and the club. My commitment, along with that of my staff, will be total.’

‘I am very proud that the new coach of Napoli is Antonio Conte,’ stated De Laurentiis. ‘Antonio is a top coach, a leader, with whom I am confident that we can start the necessary rebuilding process after our Scudetto win last year following many successful seasons in Italian football.

‘Today marks the beginning of a significant new chapter in the history of Napoli.’

The Italian coach arrives in Naples after a 15-month hiatus from the game. His last role at Tottenham Hotspur ended after less than two years in north London.

Antonio Conte has previously managed in Serie A on four occasions, three times with Juventus and once with Inter Milan.