ITALY MANAGER ANTONIO Conte will take the reins at Chelsea this summer with widespread reports suggesting he will sign a deal with the club this week.
The 46-year-old, who has been heavily linked with the job, is in London to finalise negotiations which will see him take charge of the Premier League club ahead of next season.
Conte will manage Italy at Euro 2016 before leaving for Stamford Bridge.
The former Juventus midfielder has an impressive managerial CV after winning three successive Serie A titles with the Old Lady before taking the national team job.
If he does become the next Chelsea manager, Conte will replace interim boss Guus Hiddink who has been in charge since the departure of Jose Mourinho.
Conte has been in charge of the Azzurri for three years but has never managed outside Italy.
Reports say he could put pen to paper on a deal with the Blues as early as Monday.
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Incredible player.
Even better human being, and that says a lot!
Given the life he leads off the pitch, in tandem with his performances on the pitch, it’s easy to see why many men would have a mancrush on him. I mean I’m clearly not saying *me* or anything like that, just saying you could see why someone would.
Beast!
Good for him, not just GAA players who need a break it seems.
Big difference in someone playing a sport as a hobby than there is pro Sean
Two knee reconstructions in two years, the sensible option is to take a year out or he might not be around in two or three years, no point in flogging players.
Obviously very different, nothing wrong with it in either case, more to life then sport whatever level you play at.