Antonio Conte Backed as Napoli Plot Transfer Surge

Antonio Conte has been labelled “the best Napoli could have hoped for” by outspoken president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who has vowed to turbo-charge the club’s quiet summer with a raft of new arrivals.

Antonio Conte era begins with bold promises

Conte’s appointment was designed to jolt the champions after last season’s dip, and De Laurentiis insists the former Inter and Juventus boss already “sets the tone” on and off the pitch. Despite only two additions so far, the president told local media that “many new players are coming” to reinforce Conte’s trademark 3-4-3 and keep the Scudetto in Naples.

Transfer business set to accelerate

Napoli have wrapped up defender Rafa Marin and midfielder Leander Dendoncker, but Conte reportedly wants a proven striker and an athletic wing-back before the window shuts. Names such as Romelu Lukaku and Emerson Palmieri continue to circulate, while fringe players could depart to balance the books.

De Laurentiis backs coach’s demanding style

The president, never shy of the microphone, praised Conte’s intensity: “With Antonio, excuses do not exist. He asks for maximum commitment, and I will give him the tools.” That pledge has eased supporter concerns after rivals Juventus and Milan strengthened early.

Champions League ambitions

Returning to Europe’s elite is central to Conte’s project. He has challenged his squad to marry Serie A consistency with deep Champions League progress, something Napoli have lacked since Diego Maradona’s days.

Opinion: Conte’s fiery persona and tactical clarity feel tailor-made for Naples. If De Laurentiis delivers on his recruitment promise, Napoli could marry last year’s flair with Conte’s steel—and that combination would frighten every contender.