Given that they both have forthcoming openings, Antonio Conte would seem to be a strong option for both clubs when he returns to Italy.
Calciomercato.com suggests that the time is nearing to discover where Conte will helm his coaching prowess next season. The esteemed former coach of Inter Milan and Juventus, who has been unattached to a team since parting ways with Tottenham in March 2023, is reportedly eager to dive back into the fray.
According to the report, Conte is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to embark on a new venture, but only if it promises to be truly ambitious. He is inclined to opt for a club with clearly defined objectives from the outset, where he can immediately contend for silverware.
The Italian tactician is poised to accept an offer from a club whose president can meet his expectations, not solely in terms of salary but also in terms of shared ambition. However, this doesn’t necessarily entail a significant demand for financial investment in the upcoming transfer window.
Conte’s starting point is unwavering: he intends to resume his managerial career in Italy’s Serie A, recognizing the financial constraints compared to the riches of English football. Consequently, it appears improbable that he will command a salary close to the €17 million per year he received during his tenure at Tottenham.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is another man he has on his side, although RedBird Capital has different technological and financial concepts. For the time being, their goal is to find a less costly profile that has experience developing young players.
To put it briefly, he is not Milan’s top pick, but Napoli has him as their number one player. Although he and De Laurentiis have already spoken on the phone multiple times, a lot will rely on how the Azzurri conclude the campaign and the kind of mercato he envisions.