Antonio Conte is gearing up for a comeback to the forefront of football management after a year-long hiatus, fuelled by a hunger for titles.
Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo writes, that the past twelve months away from the game have provided the Salento-born coach with ample time to focus on personal matters and reignite his passion following a disappointing stint at Tottenham. For Conte, it’s not just about returning to any league or country, but about finding a project that offers immediate prospects for success.
All eyes are on the upcoming summer transfer window, which promises to be turbulent in terms of managerial movements, especially after both Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich announced their departures at the end of the season. Of particular interest to Conte is the vacancy at Bayern Munich, where there’s a strong belief that the squad’s style aligns well with his football philosophy. However, Conte is also aware that he may not be the top choice for the German champions, who have already earmarked Xabi Alonso as their preferred candidate to lead a new winning era.
While keeping an eye on Bayern Munich, Conte hasn’t ruled out a return to Italy. Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, remains hopeful of bringing the Salento-born coach to the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Despite previous refusals, De Laurentiis is undeterred and will return with a stronger hand to persuade the former Juventus coach. On the Premier League front, a potential return to Manchester United is on the cards as the club is set to part ways with Erik ten Hag in June, with Conte among the candidates being considered. Conte’s familiarity with the Premier League and his enduring reputation in England make him an attractive prospect. Currently, Manchester United is the only club seriously considering Conte, presenting a tangible opportunity for the Italian coach.
As for AC Milan, they are biding their time before initiating talks. While Zlatan Ibrahimovic champions Conte’s cause, the Rossoneri are focused on concluding the current season under Stefano Pioli before turning their attention to the post-Pioli era.
