Rumours: Chelsea in talks with Conte
– Chelsea in searching for the new manager
– The club is in talks with Antonio Conte
– Diego Simeone can also replace Guus Hiddink
According to Di Marzio, Chelsea have already approached Antonio Conte, the former Juventus manager, about taking over the helm at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have been without a permanent manager since they parted ways with Jose Mourinho in December 2015.
However, the source notes that Conte, the current Italy boss, could be in line for a move to England after Euro 2016, as he has already held talks with officials from the London club.
Meanwhile, there are reports that Athletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has agreed to become the next Chelsea manager in a deal worth a staggering £9.28 million (€12 million) a year. It was disclosed that Simeone notified the management of the Spanish club that he will leave the club at the end of the season to take over from interim boss Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge.
Pep Guardiola’s move to Manchester City has made Simeone the primary target and Roman Abrahamovic has showed interest in the former Argentine international.
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Simeone has guided Atletico to five major trophies during his reign; La Liga, Europa League, Super Cup, Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana since 2011 when he joined since taking over from current Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores.
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