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Allegri's Napoli Era Begins with Arezzo Friendly
22 Jul
Summary
- Napoli starts preseason today, July 22, 2026, with a friendly against Arezzo.
- Massimiliano Allegri is presented as Napoli's new head coach.
- The team qualified for Champions League after finishing second last season.
Napoli commences its preseason training today, July 22, 2026, with their inaugural friendly match against Arezzo, a team competing in Serie C. This fixture is significant as it is the first under the newly appointed head coach, Massimiliano Allegri.
Allegri, who previously managed AC Milan, has been officially introduced as Napoli's new manager for the upcoming season. The team had a strong performance last season, finishing second in Serie A with 76 points, which earned them a spot in the Champions League.
Further preparation for the new season includes scheduled friendlies against Spanish clubs Osasuna and Celta de Vigo. Napoli's Serie A campaign is set to begin on August 22, 2026, with an away game against Genoa.
The friendly against Arezzo will take place at the Dimaro, Stadio Comunale - SKI.IT Arena. Kick-off in the United States is at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, and 6 p.m. local time in Italy.
