Antonio Conte to be regular Cobham visitor before assuming control

Antonio Conte is expected to be a regular presence at Chelsea’s training ground before taking up his role as head coach in July.

The 46-year-old Conte was this week confirmed as Jose Mourinho’s permanent successor and will take charge once Italy’s European Championship campaign has concluded this summer.

Conte, who led Juventus to three successive Serie A titles, is expected to visit the Blues’ training base in Cobham to get to know his squad in the remaining weeks of the season so he can hit the ground running after Euro 2016.