MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 09:24:33| >> :120:33908:33908:

Report: Italy boss Antonio Conte agrees in principle to take over at Chelsea

Italy boss Antonio Conte reportedly agrees in principle to take over as Chelsea manager in the summer.

Italy boss Antonio Conte has reportedly agreed in principle to become Chelsea's new manager in the summer.

The 46-year-old was touted as an early candidate for the role, alongside Massimiliano Allegri and Diego Simeone, shortly after Jose Mourinho was sacked in December.

Guus Hiddink was swiftly installed as interim manager, but it was made clear that the Dutchman would leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Conte has overseen the Italian national team since 2014, but he is expected to leave his post after this summer's European Championships in France.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, a deal has been agreed in principle between Chelsea and Conte, who has never coached in England before.

The Italian has previously managed Arezzo, Bari, Atalanta, Siena and Juventus, where he won three Serie A titles during a three-year spell.

ID:267037: cacheID:267037:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2137:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Outgoing manager Manuel Pellegrini watches on during the Premier League game between Sunderland and Manchester City on February 2, 2016
Read Next:
Pellegrini in line for Chelsea job?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Vikings
@
Bears
6pm
Lions
@
Colts
6pm
Patriots
@
Dolphins
6pm
Buccaneers
@
Giants
6pm
Chiefs
@
Panthers
6pm
Titans
@
Texans
6pm
Cowboys
@
Washington
9.05pm
Broncos
@
Raiders
9.25pm
49ers
@
Packers
9.25pm
Cardinals
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!