According to Get Football News Italy, Antonio Conte is taking a break from managing during the ongoing campaign despite interest from Juventus and Manchester United.
The former head coach of “Napoli” left the club in the summer, and Max Allegri took over. Conte’s latest update cools immediate speculation about a return to the touchline, but does not rule out a future move.
Conte explains his absence in Trento
Conte was not in Italy for the Trento Sports Festival and sent a video message to explain his absence. He has made the most of the opportunity to rest and relax, according to Get Football News Italy, citing CalcioNapoli24.
His message offered a clear indication of his short-term preferences: he’s in no rush to get back to work. However, he did not confirm a return date or whether he intends to sit out the entire season.
The relationship between Juventus and United has not yet been confirmed
In recent weeks, both “Juventus” and “Manchester United” contacted Conte. The news comes as United struggle for consistency under Michael Carrick and Juventus endure a barren run under Luciano Spalletti.
Conte’s record helps explain why his name is mentioned when a big job is under pressure. He won Serie A with Napoli two seasons ago and led them back into the Champions League for the 2025/26 season before leaving in the summer. His departure also prompted renewed discussions about a possible return to Turin, as reflected “Juventus” consolidates Conte’s future.
Get Football News Italy described the speculation as buzz around the two managerial positions rather than evidence of official talks. The report suggested that people around Conte may have expressed an interest in him, but did not specify whether the two clubs were approaching.
The distinction is important for Juventus, where Conte remains an obvious name to emerge during a difficult spell, but the links do not amount to a confirmed move. It was played out amid Spalletti’s investigation, including discussions about his possible return argues that the current coach should be wary of Conte.
Future action remains open
For now, Conte is taking time away from football and has made no public commitment as to when he will return. The source reports that he remains focused on managing a major club in the future, with his final destination and timing of his next job undecided.