Conte's Surprising Recognition Of Rumors Of Coaching Napoli: I Just Want To Enjoy Life

Former Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur coach Antonio Conte. (Photo: Instagram/@antionoconte)

JAKARTA - Former Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte gave a firm answer regarding rumors of him coaching Napoli to replace Rudi Garcia.

Napoli, who is the defending champion of Serie A for the 2022/2023 season, are said to be intending to fire Rudi Garcia. The news emerged following Napoli's poor performance, who have only won four times from eight games this season, until they are stuck in fifth place.

The unsatisfactory result was later called the responsibility of Rudi Garcia the coach. The reason is that since handling Napoli on June 15, 2023 to replace Luciano Spaletti, Garcia's contribution is considered insignificant.

Quoted from Football Italia, club president Aurelio De Rulis explored the potential to fire Rudi Garcia. For his successor, Antonio Conte's name, who is currently still unemployed, will become Napoli's successor.

Rumors circulated even reached Conte's ears, but the former coach then gave an unexpected response. Because he firmly said he was not interested and wanted to enjoy his free time.

"For now I'm enjoying time with my family. This is the reason I decided to quit Tottenham," he said, quoted from Football Italia on Thursday, October 12.

"I want to take a break and enjoy time with my family. But, you certainly know that there are a lot of things that can happen in the world of football. For now, I just want to enjoy life," said Antonio Conte.

On the same occasion, Gianluca at Marzio who interviewed Antonio Conte then asked about the opportunity to coach Napoli. Antonio Conte's answer is unanimous that at this time he just wants to enjoy life.

"Listen, this requires respect and understanding. Again, I just want to enjoy life. I'm happy with that," he concluded.