A former Juventus star insists Antonio Conte is the only name the club should be considering as their new head coach.
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Former Juve star wants Conte backClub will appoint new head coach this summerItalian guiding Napoli to Serie A titleFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Conte, who was in charge of the club between 2011-14, is set to guide Napoli to the Serie A title this season, with the club three points clear of Inter with three matches to play. But Alessio Tacchinardi insists Conte's is the "one name" the club should be targeting this summer.
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Tacchinardi, who played for Juve between 1994-2007, told Ilbianconero.com: "There is just one name and it’s Antonio Conte. I’d take him. He’s the one who is proving to be a high-level coach. But a coach can’t do everything on his own. The club must help him."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Igor Tudor is currently taking charge of Juventus after the departure of Thiago Motta in March. However it is possible the club will seek a new long-term head coach this summer.
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Napoli must take seven points from games against Genoa, Parma and Cagliari in order to secure the Serie A title this season. Conte has done an excellent job at the club, with summer signing Scott McTominay proving to be a revelation with 11 league goals.