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Conte call Juventus

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October 7, 2026

Antonio Conte’s name is once again hovering over the future of Serie A—and Juventus in particular.

In an interview with The Athletic, the former Juventus coach opened the door to a return to management, making it clear that any comeback would have to be at a club with ambition, pressure and a winning mentality.

“Would I return to coaching? If it was worth it…” Conte said. “There are many clubs that have somehow lost sight of their history. I would like to go to one of these clubs, rediscover that history and make it shine once again. Clubs where there is pressure, where you know you are not going there simply to participate.”

According to Corriere dello Sport, those words immediately fuel speculation about Conte’s next destination. While a return to England could potentially lead him toward Manchester United, Serie A remains a realistic option if he continues to be available.

Juventus Among Conte’s Possible Destinations

Conte’s options in Italy would appear relatively limited. Milan could potentially become a possibility, although their current situation makes an immediate coaching change difficult. Juventus, however, represents a completely different story.

The connection between Conte and the Bianconeri was broken in 2014, following the collapse of negotiations for players including Juan Iturbe and the subsequent transfer-market tensions surrounding the club. More than a decade later, a return to Turin would undoubtedly carry enormous significance.

Juventus have not won the Scudetto since 2020, while their last Champions League triumph dates all the way back to 1996. For Conte, that history and the pressure to restore Juventus to the top could fit precisely with the challenge he says he is looking for.

“I know only one team can win every year,” Conte added, “but I have to carry in my heart—and put into the hearts of the fans, my players and my directors—that spark, that hope that makes you say: we can win.”

“You Never Remember the Runners-Up”

Conte also explained why winning remains the central motivation behind his approach.

“I have a World Cup silver medal. Brazil won the final in 1994 and you remember that, not that Italy lost on penalties,” he said. “At Euro 2000, we lost the final against France on the golden goal. Who remembers that? You never remember the runners-up.”

The Italian coach also reflected on his own career, recalling both his successes and painful defeats in major finals.

“I have won a Champions League on penalties against Ajax, but I also lost three other finals. That is why when I speak to my players, I put an incredibly strong competitive spirit into my words and try to pass it on to them. I have won a lot, but I have also lost a lot.”

Conte’s message is therefore clear: if he returns, he wants a club where winning is the objective—not simply taking part.

And for Juventus, a potential reunion would represent far more than another coaching appointment. It would be the possible revival of a relationship that ended in 2014, with the Bianconeri still chasing the domestic and European glory that Conte believes must once again become the club’s ultimate ambition.