Antonio Conte is taking a break from management during the ongoing campaign, despite reported interest from Juventus and Manchester United, according to Get Football News Italy.
The former Napoli coach left the club in the summer, with Max Allegri taking over. Conte’s latest update cools immediate speculation about a return to the touchline, but does not rule out a future move.
Conte was not in Italy for the Trento Sports Festival and sent a video message to explain his absence. As reported by Get Football News Italy, which cited CalcioNapoli24, he said he was making the most of the opportunity to rest and relax.
His message offered a clear indication of his short-term preference: he is not rushing back into work. It did not, however, include a return date or confirm that he intends to sit out the entire season.
Both Juventus and Manchester United have been linked with Conte in recent weeks. The reports surfaced as United struggled for consistency under Michael Carrick and Juventus endured a barren run under Luciano Spalletti.
Conte’s record helps explain why his name features whenever a major job comes under pressure. He won Serie A with Napoli two seasons ago and guided them back into the Champions League for the 2025/26 campaign before leaving in the summer. His departure also prompted renewed discussion of a possible return to Turin, as reflected in the Juventus links surrounding Conte’s future.
Get Football News Italy characterised the speculation as noise around the two managerial positions, rather than evidence of formal negotiations. Its report suggested that people around Conte may have been signalling his interest in the jobs, but did not establish that either club had made an approach.
That distinction matters for Juventus, where Conte remains an obvious name to surface during a difficult spell, but the links do not amount to a confirmed move. Discussion of his possible return has also featured amid scrutiny of Spalletti, including claims that the current coach should be wary of Conte.
For now, Conte is enjoying time away from football and has made no public commitment about when he will return. The source report says he remains focused on managing a big club in the future, leaving his eventual destination-and the timing of his next job-unsettled.
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