Conte on the verge of taking over as Italy coach, here are the names who could replace him at Napoli

Rumors of Antonio Conte's return to the Italy bench are growing stronger. A series of indications, from the statements of Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis ("If he asked me, I would let him leave"), to the positions of important figures in Italian sports, are increasingly pushing this scenario towards concretization.

Despite this, Conte remains focused on the end of the season with Napoli, a difficult season characterized by numerous injuries and constant changes in the lineup.

However, the team continues to remain competitive and is 7 points behind Inter, with some even dreaming of another title. Although a difficult mission, the Salento coach is fully focused on the current objectives.

Conte's career history suggests that a departure at the end of the season is a real possibility. Only at Juventus has he stayed for more than two years (2011–2014), winning three league titles. In other experiences, his cycle has usually been two years.

A return to the Italian national team would also have an emotional dimension for Conte. He left in 2016 after the dramatic quarter-final exit from UEFA Euro 2016 to Germany, a match lost on penalties. Since then, the coach has hinted that a return remains a personal goal.

Behind the scenes, De Laurentiis is preparing for any scenario. According to Italian media, the president has several candidates on his list to be Conte's possible successor. Among the most talked about names are Thiago Motta, who is looking to relaunch his career, Vincenzo Italiano, one of the most in-form coaches in recent years, as well as Fabio Grosso and Daniele De Rossi.

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