Napoli have clinched their second Serie A title in three seasons and their fourth Italian championship overall, sealing the Scudetto with a 2-0 victory over Cagliari in a thrilling final day of the 2024–25 campaign.
The win saw Napoli edge out defending champions Inter Milan by a single point, marking a historic achievement for manager Antonio Conte, who has now become the first coach to win Serie A with three different clubs—having previously triumphed with Juventus and Inter Milan.
Napoli went into the final round of fixtures just one point ahead of Inter, knowing only a win would guarantee the title. Inter applied pressure early, taking the lead against Como in the 20th minute, raising the prospect that the Scudetto might remain in Milan.
But Napoli, roared on by a packed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, responded through their marquee summer signings. Scott McTominay, a £25 million arrival from Manchester United, headed home a Matteo Politano cross in the 42nd minute for his 12th goal of the campaign. Romelu Lukaku, brought in from Chelsea, doubled the lead early in the second half with a brilliant solo goal—his 14th of the season—adding to his 10 assists, the highest in the league.
Despite Inter sealing a 2-0 win over 10-man Como, it wasn’t enough. Napoli held firm, triggering wild celebrations across Naples as they secured a long-awaited return to the pinnacle of Italian football.
Conte’s triumph is all the more remarkable given the context. Just a year ago, Napoli finished 10th in Serie A after a chaotic campaign that saw them go through three head coaches. Conte took over a side that had collapsed after winning the title in 2023, but has transformed them into champions again, boasting the league’s most resilient defence and grinding out crucial wins.
Conte’s Serie A titles now total five: three with Juventus (2012, 2013, 2014), one with Inter (2021), and now one with Napoli. He also won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2017, further cementing his status as one of the game’s most decorated managers. While legends like Fabio Capello have lifted titles with multiple Italian clubs, no manager has officially done so with three—Capello’s Juventus triumphs in 2005 and 2006 were later revoked due to the Calciopoli scandal.
The 2024–25 season has seen Napoli defy expectations. Despite the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in January and Victor Osimhen’s loan to Galatasaray, the team barely missed a step. Conte built a squad that thrived on discipline and collective effort, rather than individual brilliance.
After losing their opening match to Hellas Verona, Napoli went on an extraordinary run, winning eight of their next nine and then stringing together seven consecutive victories from December into February. Their consistent form proved decisive, especially with rivals Inter distracted by deep runs in Europe and the Coppa Italia.
With no European football this season and an early Coppa Italia exit, Napoli benefitted from a lighter schedule. Conte capitalised on that, maintaining squad freshness and focus during the run-in.
Now, Napoli look ahead to a Champions League return and a crucial summer transfer window. With a relatively thin squad, reinforcements will be needed if they are to compete on multiple fronts.
For Inter, the attention now turns to the Champions League final against PSG in Udine on 31 May. A treble once seemed possible, but the Scudetto has slipped away.
Still, this season belongs to Napoli—and to Antonio Conte, who has added yet another chapter to his already glittering managerial career.