Antonio Conte: Chelsea set to announce the departure of former Italy manager

[Blackfire]

Chelsea are set to announce the departure of manager Antonio Conte after two years in charge.

The club have refused to comment on the status of the 48-year-old, who won the Premier League title in his first season and the FA Cup in May.

But Chelsea player Cesc Fabregas has thanked Conte on social media and wished him "luck for the future".

Conte took pre-season training this week but ex-Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri expected to take over.

The Blues have reportedly agreed on a compensation package for Sarri, 59.

Should Sarri be appointed, he would be Chelsea's ninth full-time manager since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003.

During three years with Napoli, Sarri has not won a major honour but has guided the club to finishes of second, third and second again - behind Juventus in 2017-18. The former Empoli manager was named Serie A Coach of the Year in 2016-17.

'Thank you for everything boss'

Conte's mark of 30 league wins in the 2016-17 campaign was a record until Manchester City produced 32 in 2017-18

His league win percentage of 67.1% is better than Sir Alex Ferguson's 65.2% and only bettered by Pep Guardiola's 72.8% in the Premier League

In all he won 69 and drew 20 of his 106 games in charge of the club

He has won four league titles 

 

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas on Twitter: "Thank you Mister for another Premier League title and FA Cup. It wasn't easy for me to convince you in the beginning but in the end I hope I did you proud! Good luck for the future."

Former Chelsea captain John Terry - who left in the summer of 2017 - on Instagram: "Thanks for everything Boss. In a time that should have been the most difficult season of my career, Antonio was honest, respectful and there for me whenever I needed him.

"I loved working and learning from him. Thank you for everything boss

Edited July 12, 2018 by Blackfire [✖‿✖] ²
=) yeah chelsea