Antonio Conte has said he needs 'rest and recuperation' after two intense years at Napoli, but leaves the door open for a return to coaching, including with the Italian national team.
"I am relaxed, having two splendid years at Napoli filled me with great joy and satisfaction, giving me so much on a human level," Conte told DAZN Italia.
"Napoli gave me so very much. Now I am enjoying my vacation and time with my family. I am someone who uses up a lot of energy when working, so I realise that at times I need to rest and recuperate."
Conte had one more year left on his contract with Napoli, but after securing the Scudetto in his debut campaign and finishing second during an injury-hit second season, he decided to walk away. He now says: "I await possible situations and developments during the year."
The Lecce-born coach has been heavily linked with a potential return to the Italy bench, where he had already been from 2014 to 2016. Candidates also include Andrea Pirlo and Roberto Mancini, although Conte's high wage demands would be a major stumbling block.
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- [Football Italia — Conte: I need rest and recuperation, then await possible developments](https://football-italia.net/conte-rest-recuperation-possible-developments/)
