Napoli to consider Gasperini in case of Conte’s exitNapoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will return from America this weekend, and his meeting with Antonio Conte may be brought forward. ADL has urged the Salento-born coach to make a quick decision regarding his future, noting that if Conte were to leave, he would have time to find a replacement between April and May. The technical issue is key: Conte wants an increasingly ambitious squad, but the Napoli president will no longer be able to afford the crazy spending he did last summer due to budget constraints.

There’s also a significant financial aspect: the national team’s offer is tempting Conte, but he could never guarantee the same salary he currently earns in Naples.In this scenario, as reported by Il Corriere della Sera, De Laurentiis already has a list of potential replacements. Gian Piero Gasperini remains one of the leading candidates, unless the situation with Roma and Ranieri is resolved. Fabio Grosso is another highly sought-after name, while Enzo Maresca, who has also been linked with the Giallorossi’s position as coach, is viewed with interest. Finally, Maurizio Sarri could represent a welcome return, provided the conditions are favorable and the Tuscan coach is willing to leave Lazio.