He downplayed imminent interest in the national team role, noting zero agreement with the FIGC and pondering if Italy is ready to hire a top coach, mentioning Guardiola hypothetically.

Conte said he spoke with the Napoli president a month ago, received no offer or plan change, and expressed gratitude to the president and the fans.

Antonio Conte will leave Napoli at the end of the season after a 1-0 win over Udinese, ending his two-year spell in charge.

Conte pointed to disagreements over signings and group dynamics, saying the team needed to row in the same direction despite some early improvements.

Napoli finished second in Serie A this season, despite injury woes, after winning the title in Conte’s first campaign.

Among Italy coaching candidates discussed are Massimiliano Allegri, Claudio Ranieri, Roberto Mancini, with Pep Guardiola occasionally mentioned as a possibility.

Conte said he failed to bring compactness to the squad and highlighted poisonous influences within the club, saying he raised his hands and faced reality.

Appointment of Italy’s next national coach will wait for the federation president’s election on June 22.

De Laurentiis defended Napoli’s title chances by citing injuries, a stance Conte rejected, stressing respect for other teams’ achievements.

Conte cites internal fractures and a lack of unity within Napoli, criticizing the club’s environment and calling for serious changes to move forward.

Conte indicated there is no current agreement with the FIGC for the Italy job and questioned whether Italy can attract a world-class coach given funding and willingness.

Napoli president De Laurentiis confirmed Conte’s departure and expressed confidence in a core squad of about thirty players, suggesting only a few new signings would keep Napoli competitive.