Antonio Conte may have led Napoli to Serie A glory, but doubts linger over his future at the club following tensions with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis.
The 55-year-old manager restored Napoli's reputation after a disastrous title defence last season, steering them to their fourth Italian league title-and their second in three years. However, despite exceeding expectations and cementing his reputation as one of Europe's most accomplished managers, Contes tenure may be short-lived.
Conte's strained relationship with De Laurentiis has been an undercurrent throughout the campaign. The outspoken former Juventus and Inter boss has not shied away from criticising the way Napoli is run, and has openly questioned whether he will remain beyond the summer.
Speaking in the decisive weeks of the title run-in, Conte hinted at uncertainty regarding his continued involvement, suggesting that without clear plans and sufficient backing, he may walk away.
"You need to live in the moment- the fans are ambitious and want success. I'm open to everything, but we'll need to assess the situation," he said last month when pressed on his future.