The Scudetto eventually arrived. Against all expectations, despite the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in January, despite the overwhelming replacement in Noah Okafor, and despite the transfer market that the reinforcements he had not delivered, Antonio Conte did it again.
Napoli claimed their second Serie A title in three years, good for half of the total trek of the club of four Scudetti. A magical moment for Napoli fans, who feel what feels like a awake dream.
Scott Mctominay (the player of the season after an excellent campaign), Romelu Lukaku, Andre-Franck Anguisa, Alex Meret, Matteo Politano and many other players have contributed to this remarkable campaign.
But the real architect, the undisputed star, has been Conte. At the moment he is the most beloved figure in Napoli. And yet his future is in balance. Juventus makes strong and determined overtures, while President Aurelio de Laurentiis and the city of Naples get everything out of the closet to convince him to stay.
Dislocate
The Laurentiis plays his Trump maps, starting with the sensational pursuit of Kevin De Bruyne, one of the most decisive and talented players in world football in recent years.
Despite recent physical problems, De Bruyne remains a world -class player, to write more glorious chapters in the history of Napoli. And, as the saying reads, the appetite belongs to food.
There is a growing feeling that the Laurentiis is determined to support Conte with a team that is worthy of its ambitions, which points to a desire to start a new, winning cycle, just like Conte did with Juventus in Turin.
If there is a man who can again define the fate of a club, can deliver both a winning mentality and delivering immediate results, it is Antonio Conte. It is no coincidence that Juventus is desperate to bring him back, and Napoli is just as desperate to keep him.
The players also do everything to convince him to stay in Campania. Only a few days ago it all seemed arranged: Conte back to Juventus, Max Allegri to Napoli. But recent developments may have regained the deck. We'll see.
Inter Milan focused on Munich
While Napoli is celebrating, Milano mourns. Although Inter eventually lost the Scudetto, the dream of Champions League Glory remains alive.
All eyes in the Nerazzurri camp, starting with Simone Inzaghis, are fixed on that decisive European night. Inzaghi has attracted interest from various clubs, including a huge selection of Al Hilal, that he has not (yet) refused or refused. But first comes the final. First comes the night that his inheritance at Inter could again define.
Winning the Champions League with this Inter Side, a team full of talent, yes, but perhaps not as deep or strong as some of Europe's elite, would be a monumental achievement. It is an important achievement that just reached the final again. That night will be a test for steel hearts. Inter can still dream, and Inzaghi may have a last magical night as the leader of the Nerazzurri.
The Scudetto went to Napoli. Conte was better, driven, sharper, stronger. But Inzaghi and his players still have a chance of immortality. A last dream evening is waiting for them.
In the meantime, Napoli is celebrating and will continue to do this for a long time. Inter will now turn to Europe in search of their own joy.