Chelsea confirm Antonio Conte as new coach

Chelsea have appointed Italy coach Antonio Conte as their new first-team head coach, the club have announced.

Chelsea confirm Antonio Conte as new coach
Mon, 04 Apr, 2016 - 14:05

Antonio Conte has been appointed Chelsea's first-team head coach on a three-year contract.

Conte succeeds Jose Mourinho, who was sacked as manager in December, and will take up his role after managing Italy in this summer's European Championships, Chelsea announced.

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