Antonio Conte is considered the ideal candidate to take charge of the Italian national team, but only if he accepts a long-term project until 2030. This is what La Gazzetta dello Sport writes, which sees the current Napoli coach as the ideal figure to return the "Azzurri" to the World Cup.
According to reports, Conte is expected to leave Napoli after two seasons and the match against Udinese at the "Stadio Maradona" could be his last in charge of the Neapolitan team.
The Italian coach is seen as the leading candidate to return to Coverciano, where he led Italy from 2014 to 2016. Although the national team at that time was not considered among the most talented, Conte managed to lead the team to the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2016, where Italy was eliminated by Germany on penalties.
"La Gazzetta dello Sport" praises Conte's ability to motivate the team in difficult moments, considering him the right man for another rebuilding process of Italian football.
The newspaper also discusses other names rumored for the Italy bench. Pep Guardiola would bring great enthusiasm, but his playing philosophy requires daily work with the team, something that according to the medium does not fully fit the rhythm of the national team.
Meanwhile, Roberto Mancini, who won UEFA Euro 2020 with Italy, is being criticized for leaving for Saudi Arabia in 2023.
According to "Gazzetta", Conte's return should be linked to a clear objective: Italy's qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, after three consecutive failures to be part of the biggest football tournament.
The newspaper emphasizes that Italy no longer has the luxury of short-term projects and that only a four-year commitment from Conte can return the "Azzurri" to where they once dominated world football.
