Antonio Conte arrived in Naples with a clear mission: rebuild a broken team, bring them back to Europe, and make them contenders again. No one expected that very same team to lift the Scudetto, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday with a 2–0 win over Cagliari.

Conte to the rescue

Even the arrival of Conte, who hadn’t coached since March 2023, didn’t spark much excitement. Despite his four previous Scudetti (three with Juve, one with Inter), expectations were low. But the coach brought his winning mindset and rebuilt the team from scratch.

Conte put his trust in Lukaku, someone he knew well from Inter. He led the line. But the big surprise was Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay, who came in from Manchester United and ended up with 12 goals and 4 assists — the tournament’s breakout star.

Breakthrough and media pressure

Even with a squad that wasn’t built to win titles, Conte pushed Inter to the wire. Still, he sent a strong message about his future: “I’ve settled in really well here in Naples, but I have a responsibility... I don’t want to lead situations that need a miracle instead of proper planning.”

Watching from the stands after being sent off against Parma, Conte endured the nerves as Inter scored against Como. But he celebrated McTominay’s bicycle kick and Lukaku’s goal that sealed the title. Not as flashy as Spalletti’s championship, but just as historic. Only five times has the Scudetto gone to southern Italy — once to Cagliari, the other four to Napoli.

This was Conte’s Scudetto — a tactical and emotional miracle. And now, with the job done, it’s up to him to decide whether to stay.