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Allegri agrees to take charge of Napoli days after AC Milan sacking

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Shina Oludare / Tribal Football

Published 3 weeks ago

Massimiliano Allegri is set for an immediate return to management after reaching a full verbal agreement to become the new manager of Napoli, it has been widely reported.

[p]The former [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ac-milan/8Sa8HInO/"]AC Milan[/a] boss is expected to sign a two-year contract, replacing [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/conte-antonio/23vSAc12/"]Antonio Conte[/a] at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following the Italian’s departure by mutual consent at the end of the season.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/napoli/69Dxbc61/"]Napoli[/a] president Aurelio De Laurentiis moved quickly to secure Allegri as his preferred candidate, with negotiations accelerating over the past 24 hours, according to [i][b]Gianluca Di Marzio[/b][/i]. [/p][embed guid="bd773d7e-1815-462f-8dcc-9b49d6c22994" url="https://x.com/DiMarzio/status/2060030457333334242" social-type="twitter" /][p]The experienced tactician emerged ahead of other contenders, including Vincenzo Italiano, after an internal selection process aimed at ensuring stability and top-level leadership.[/p][p]While the agreement on terms is in place, administrative formalities still need to be completed before an official announcement can be made. [/p][p]Allegri must also resolve his contractual situation following his exit from Milan before finalising his return to the dugout.[/p]

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