Napoli has appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a contract that extends until June 2029.
The 58-year-old takes over from Antonio Conte, who departed the Serie A side at the end of May after a two-year tenure, during which he led Napoli to the 2024-25 league title and a second-place finish last season.
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Allegri, who was let go by Milan at the end of last season, returns to the club where he had a brief playing career in the 1997-98 season.
Napoli had been awaiting Allegri’s resolution of his Milan contract’s termination before finalizing his appointment.
As one of Italy‘s most successful managers, Allegri clinched the Serie A title with Milan in 2011 and had an illustrious first stint with Juventus.
From 2014 to 2019, he steered the Turin club to five consecutive Serie A titles, four Coppa Italia wins, and two Italian Super Cups, while also leading the team to the Champions League finals in 2015 and 2017.
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He returned to Juventus in 2021 and secured a fifth Coppa Italia in 2024 before taking charge of Milan again for the 2025-26 season.
However, his second tenure at the San Siro lasted just one season, as Milan dismissed Allegri after failing to qualify for the Champions League, finishing fifth with only two wins in their last eight league matches.
This move was part of a broader restructuring at the club, which also saw the departures of sporting director Igli Tare, technical director Geoffrey Moncada, and chief executive Giorgio Furlani.
Throughout his managerial career, Allegri has secured six Serie A titles, five Coppa Italia trophies, and three Italian Super Cups, along with being named Serie A Coach of the Year twice.