Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis denies reports that coach Antonio Conte is considering resignation, praising Conte as a ‘real man’ and expressing confidence in his leadership.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has dismissed reports that coach Antonio Conte is considering resignation, calling them “fairytales”. The claims emerged after Napoli’s recent poor form, which has seen them slip to fourth place in Serie A and risk being knocked out of the Champions League.

De Laurentiis released a statement on his personal social media channels, expressing his confidence in Conte and the team’s current situation. “I’ve come across this ‘fairytale’ of Conte’s resignation,” De Laurentiis wrote. “I love social media because it’s a fast way to share your thoughts.”

The Napoli president emphasised the strong relationship between himself and Conte, stating that there is a “special harmony” between them. He also praised Conte as a “real man” who sacrifices every second of his life for his profession.

De Laurentiis’ statement aims to reassure Napoli fans and put an end to speculation about Conte’s future. The coach and president are due to meet later this week to discuss the team’s situation.

Napoli’s recent form has been disappointing, with a 0-0 draw against Como and a 2-0 defeat by Bologna. In the Champions League, Napoli has won just one of their four matches, and if they continue like this, they could be at risk of elimination. However, De Laurentiis remains confident in Conte’s ability to lead the team to success.

The Napoli president’s statement has been seen as a vote of confidence in Conte, and fans are hoping that the team can bounce back under his leadership.