Antonio Conte is back! Ex-Chelsea & Tottenham boss makes one promise as Napoli confirm appointment as new coach after woeful season

Antonio Conte has been appointed as Napoli's head coach on a three-year deal.

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• Conte returns to dugout after a year off
• Most recently managed Tottenham
• Adds Napoli to list of Serie A sides managed

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Having taken some time off from the stresses of being a manager at the top level, Conte is back in Serie A. The former Spurs and Chelsea boss has a decorated career, winning the Premier League and will be hoping to take Napoli back to the top after they recorded a poor title defence in 2023-24.

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• WHAT CONTE SAID

  Speaking for the first time in his new role, Conte said: "Napoli is a place of global importance. I am happy and excited at the idea of sitting on the blue bench. I can certainly promise one thing: I will do my utmost for the growth of the team and the club. My commitment, together with that of my staff, it will be total."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Conte knows the Serie A like the back of his hand and there is little doubt that he will steer Napoli back towards the top of the table during his three-year stay. He has previously had stints in charge of Atalanta, Juventus and Inter and usually commands high standards and a high budget. With Victor Osimhen potentially on his way out of the club, Conte could have upwards of €100 million to spend.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CONTE AND NAPOLI?

  The 54-year-old will likely have to wait to meet most of his first-team squad until pre-season begins in July. Plenty of his top stars are away on international duty but that will not stop Conte from steaming ahead with his transfer plans.