Chelsea target, Antonio Conte confirms he is stepping down as Italy coach

Chelsea managerial target, Antonio Conte is to leave his post as Italy coach after Euro 2016 leaving him free to join the Blues.  Carlo Tavecchio of the FIGC confirmed Conte has made it clear he will not be seeking to renew his contract after two years with the national team. Conte will leave the national team after the European Championship.” Tavecchio revealed.

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He hears the call of the [training] pitch and of daily work, which is understandable.” The former Juventus midfielder and manager has been in talks with Chelsea officials for several weeks and is understood to have told Tavecchio on Monday that he would be returning to club football ahead of next season.Conte later released a statement promising “total commitment” to the Azzurri but explaining: “After that I’ve got to go back to being a the coach in a club having the opportunity to train every day.”

Although Chelsea are yet to confirm his arrival, Conte himself hinted on his facebook page that he would be moving to the English Premier League side. “Right now our highest concentration is addressed solely European Championship where we will try with the work and sacrifice to make the most of our potential. Anyone who knows me knows that my commitment will be total. Then I feel I must go back to the coach in a club having the opportunity to train every day. Thanks to president Tavecchio who has accompanied me on a daily basis in this wonderful adventure.”

There are reports that he has signed a three-year contract already and has been given the go ahead to bring his assistants, Angelo Alessio and Massimo Carrera, with him to Stamford Bridge.