Napoli Transfer Market: Massimiliano Allegri Is Still at an Impasse
Milan has already appointed Ruben Amorim as head coach for the next three seasons (four if results are particularly strong), while Aurelio De Laurentiis is working to build an increasingly competitive Napoli ahead of the new season. Yet Massimiliano Allegri remains in limbo in a situation that was supposed to be resolved quickly but, instead, continues to drag on beyond all expectations. The Livorno-born coach is set to become Napoli’s new manager—at least according to the parties involved—but an official announcement has yet to be made. Reassuring messages are coming out of Castel Volturno and confidence remains high, but time continues to pass without any official announcement.
The root of the stalemate lies in the conclusion of the relationship between Allegri and Milan, a matter that has been handled legally by the respective attorneys from the very beginning. On May 25, the Rossoneri club announced the end of its relationship with its coach via an official statement. Three days later, on May 28, Allegri received formal notice of his dismissal via certified email (PEC), signed by President Paolo Scaroni.
The main sticking point concerns the contract, which remains in effect until 2027. A mutual termination agreement is required to allow his transfer to Napoli. In this context, a clause comes into play that would allow Milan to deduct from the salary still owed to Allegri the amount the coach will receive from his new club. In practice, considering that he earned 5 million euros net per season at Milan (6 million if the team qualified for the Champions League) and that Napoli has offered him 4.5 million plus bonuses, the Rossoneri would still have to pay a difference of about 500,000 euros.
It is precisely on this point that negotiations have stalled. Allegri likely considers this solution insufficient and is aiming for a more substantial severance package. On the other hand, Milan’s ownership does not seem willing to increase its financial commitment. The standoff revolves entirely around this financial gap. It’s a situation that, in reality, benefits no one. Without an agreement, Milan would be forced to pay the coach’s final year of his contract in full, while Allegri would be out of work for a season. This scenario is unfavorable for both parties and makes reaching a final agreement even more urgent.
