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Napoli are quietly preparing for Antonio Conte’s exit, as he’s the frontrunner for the Italy job, although it'll take time.

Napoli Favor Former Chelsea Boss as Conte’s Successor

April 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Napoli are quietly preparing for Antonio Conte’s exit, as he’s the frontrunner for the Italy job, and Enzo Maresca is among their preferred options to fill the opening. Given his experience at Chelsea, hiring him would keep the bar higher than going with an up-and-comer.

Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after just 14 months, and the decision could impact Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo.

Coaching Change at Manchester United Affects Roma and Napoli

January 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after just 14 months, and the decision could impact Roma and Napoli, which were pursuing Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo, although their transfers weren’t imminent. The boss was also ousted because of the transfer market.

Juventus aren’t anywhere close to changing their coach, but Igor Tudor is unlikely to stay long-term, and their brass likes Enzo Maresca.

Juventus High on Maresca in Case Tudor Doesn’t Cut It

October 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Juventus aren’t anywhere close to changing their coach, but Igor Tudor is unlikely to stay on their bench long-term, and their management likes Enzo Maresca for the future. The manager is firmly at the helm at Chelsea and just started the second season of a five-year contract.

Claudio Ranieri has excluded a few candidates for the Roma job, and shortly after that, a few more have been linked to them, especially Stefano Pioli.

Former Milan Coach to Be in the Mix for Roma Opening

March 31, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Claudio Ranieri has excluded a few candidates for the Roma job, in particular Gian Piero Gasperini and Francesco Farioli, and shortly after that, a few more have been linked to them, especially Stefano Pioli, who’s keen on leaving Saudi Arabia.

Cesare Casadei has been linked with a return to Serie A since he couldn’t find room at Chelsea, but the arrival of Enzo Maresca changed his fate.

Juventus Set Sights on Out-of-Favor Chelsea Midfielder

November 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Chelsea, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A giants Juventus have reportedly added Chelsea outcast Cesare Casadei to their list of targets ahead of the winter transfer window. According to Calciomercato, the record-time Italian champions see the 21-year-old as a favorable market opportunity after he tumbled down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Talent Casadei Details Transfer Market Decision

October 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Cesare Casadei has been linked with a return to Serie A since he couldn’t find room at Chelsea, but the arrival of Enzo Maresca changed his fate: “I was thrilled with his hiring since we already knew each other from our time at Leicester City."

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