Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now.
Antonio Conte has been sacked as the head coach of Premier League club Chelsea.
Confirming the sack, Conte spoke of his job in Chelsea in past tense on his Wikipedia page.
He wrote: “Antonio Conte is an Italian professional football manager and former player.
“He was the head coach of Premier League club Chelsea from 2016-2018.”
According to Sky Sports, Conte appears to have left Stamford Bridge after two years at the club, although Chelsea are refusing to comment on reports he is no longer in charge.
Chelsea also is yet to publish a comment on the latest development as the club’s website has no news on him.
Conte led the west London club to Premier League title glory in a successful first season at the helm.
However, his second campaign proved far less harmonious.
Although Chelsea lifted the FA Cup in the spring, they managed to finish fifth in the Premier League.
Related Posts
Conte is now understood to have left his post with 12 months remaining on his contract, with Maurizio Sarri set to take over from his Italian compatriot at Chelsea.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced on Wednesday: “Sarri is close to being new Chelsea manager. My lawyers are in talks with his lawyers to finalise everything.”
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has also posted a message on his Instagram account, saying: “Great man, Great manager. I wish you every success in the future.”
Chelsea are yet to make a move in the summer transfer market, with uncertainty over their management team delaying their dealings.
The Blues have, however, been linked with Napoli midfielder Jorginho, as well as CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin and Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, if Sarri does take over at Stamford Bridge.
Brazil international Willian could be on his way out of the club, though, with Barcelona understood to have returned with an improved £53m bid for him.
