Conte, during a media conference, hinted at frustration with the club's approach, stating, “In these eight months in Naples, I’ve understood that many things just can’t be done.”

ADL, in response, told Radio Crc: “Comments like these during the process can create unease, so it’s always better to save that for the end.

“All football teams are in a process of evolution to the end: the only script you cannot write in advance is that of a football match and the season around it.

“We have a strong and muscular team, we’ll have a lot of fun over the next few years.”