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De Laurentiis emphasizes Napoli's need to improve in Europe amid Allegri speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

De Laurentiis emphasizes Napoli's need to improve in Europe amid Allegri speculation

Summary

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis addressed reporters about the club's ambitions for the upcoming season after winning the Scudetto in 2025 and finishing as runners-up to Inter. He stated that Napoli must improve in European competitions but refrained from discussing Max Allegri, who is expected to replace Antonio Conte as head coach when he finalizes his departure from Milan. De Laurentiis emphasized the need for consistent decision-making and development within Italian football, highlighting the contrast with American approaches.

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Key Details

•De Laurentiis advocates for improvement in European competitions.
•Allegri is expected to replace Conte as Napoli's head coach.
•De Laurentiis highlights the stagnation in Italian football decision-making.
•Napoli aims to build on recent successes in the domestic league.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — De Laurentiis: ‘Napoli cannot talk about Allegri, must improve in Europe’

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Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t be drawn on when he can finally announce Max Allegri as the new coach. ‘We have to stay up there and try to improve in Europe.’The patron just flew b...
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