Key Takeaways:
- Al-Ittihad reportedly proposed a €20m per season salary to Antonio Conte
- Conte left Napoli by mutual consent in early June after securing a Serie A title and a Supercoppa Italiana during his two-year tenure
- Conte remains a frontrunner to succeed Gennaro Gattuso as Italy national team head coach, with newly-elected FIGC President prioritising a technical director appointment first
Saudi Club Attempt to Secure Conte’s Services with Lucrative Package
Al-Ittihad have reportedly tabled a lucrative contract offer in an attempt to install Antonio Conte as their next head coach, offering the Italian a salary of €20m per season. Following the brief tenure of Sergio Conceicao at the Saudi club, the leadership is said to be eager to convince Conte to replace him at the helm, according to multiple reports .
Futuro in Arabia Saudita per Antonio Conte? 🇸🇦
Dopo aver lasciato il Napoli, il tecnico salentino potrebbe ripartire dall'Al-Ittihad, che ha interrotto il suo rapporto con Sergio Conceiçao 👀
Per Conte sarebbe pronto un contratto da 20 milioni a stagione, ma la priorità dell'ex… pic.twitter.com/77S1kvzXdL
— Spazio Napoli (@Spazio_Napoli) June 30, 2026
Conte’s Recent Managerial Journey
Antonio Conte, aged 56, became available after parting ways with Napoli at the beginning of June, having agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent. During his two seasons in charge, he led Napoli to major domestic success, claiming the Serie A title during his debut campaign and adding the Supercoppa Italiana trophy in his second year.
Race for the Italy National Team Helm
Despite the enticing proposal from Al-Ittihad, the Corriere dello Sport reports that Conte is prioritising a potential return to the Italy national team. He is among the leading candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the role shortly after Italy’s World Cup play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this year. Roberto Mancini, another former CT, joins Conte in the running. The recently elected FIGC President is expected to appoint a new technical director prior to making a final decision regarding the head coach position.
Future Uncertain as Conte Weighs Offers
While Al-Ittihad’s significant financial proposition underlines their ambition, Conte’s next step remains undetermined as he considers a return to international management with Italy against the backdrop of Saudi interest.
