Journalist says Juventus hearsay is distracting Conte and Napoli

Juventus have been linked with a summer time transfer for Antonio Conte because it turned clear that Thiago Motta could be sacked. The Bianconeri have skilled a turbulent season, with Motta failing to get one of the best out of the squad. Regardless of these struggles, Juventus are assured that their present group of gamers ought to be able to securing not less than a top-four end underneath the steering of Igor Tudor.

Nonetheless, Tudor’s long-term future on the membership stays unsure, as Juventus might view him as solely a short lived resolution for the managerial position. The membership’s management, whereas appreciative of Tudor’s efforts, might finally look to herald a extra everlasting possibility for the place.

Conte, a former Juventus supervisor, stays a well-liked determine on the membership, and there have been ongoing rumours a few potential return. Nonetheless, the Italian supervisor is at present answerable for Napoli, having signed a three-year contract in the summertime. Regardless of Napoli’s expectations that he’ll honour this contract, Conte’s sturdy ties to Juventus might see him rethink his choices on the finish of the season.

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The hypothesis surrounding his potential return to Turin has triggered some disruption in Naples, with the fixed rumours turning into a distraction for the group. As quoted by Tuttojuve, Paolo Paganini commented:

“The rumors about Conte and Juventus are usually not serving to Napoli, on this essential second of the season. In each press convention, now, they’re requested questions concerning the future. Napoli should stay centered on the championship.”

Whereas Juventus might finally achieve luring Conte again to Turin, doing so will probably be far more difficult now that he’s managing Napoli. His present place with the Neapolitan facet, alongside along with his contractual obligations, complicates the state of affairs, however the attract of returning to Juventus stays sturdy for the skilled coach.