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  • Tottenham players told to expect Conte at training today

    Tottenham players told to expect Conte at training today

    Tottenham expect Antonio Conte to take training today.

    The Daily Mail says Conte will be confirmed as new Tottenham manager later today.

    It is understood Conte, who has a long-term relationship with Paratici, has agreed an 18 month contract with a pro-rata salary of around £13million.

    Sources claimed on Monday that Tottenham were exploring the possibility inserting a 12-month extension option into the deal.

    There was growing optimism at Tottenham on Monday afternoon that Conte would be their next manager, with one well-placed insisting the deal was as good as done.

    Indeed, players were told to expect the new manager to be in situ to take this morning’s training session at the club’s Enfield HQ.

    And his arrival was rubber-stamped late on Monday night.

  • Antonio Conte agrees Tottenham deal to replace Nuno

    Antonio Conte agrees Tottenham deal to replace Nuno

    Former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte has agreed to join Tottenham.

    Conte has agreed to join Tottenham as the club’s new manager on an 18-month contract with only a few minor details left to be resolved. The Italian boss is understood to be in talks with Spurs over a deal to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo, who was relieved of his duties on Monday morning.

    A deal until the summer of 2023 has been all but rubber-stamped, with only a few details left to be ironed out until Conte’s appointment can be officially confirmed, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

    It is claimed that the former Inter boss is currently in London to thrash out the remaining clauses, with the vast majority of the deal already settled.

    He is reportedly ‘waiting’ to sign the contract that would see him confirmed as Nuno’s permanent replacement ahead of Tottenham’s next match against Vitesse on Thursday.

  • Antonio Conte in London to hold talks with Tottenham

    Antonio Conte in London to hold talks with Tottenham

    Former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte is in London to hold talks with Tottenham today.

    Spurs axed manager Nuno Espirito Santo this morning.

    Spurs have cut ties with Nuno just 17 games into his reign with the club, with the lacklustre 3-0 defeat to Manchester United proving to be the final straw as he leaves the club eighth in the Premier League.

    Sky Italia says Conte will be arriving in the capital on Monday for discussions about the vacant role.

    And Gianluca Di Marzio has stated the Italian could be officially appointed as the new Tottenham manager.

    Conte was in advanced talks with the north London outfit in the summer, which were ultimately unsuccessful before they appointed Nuno.

  • Tottenham sack Nuno Espirito Santo, Conte set to takeover

    Tottenham sack Nuno Espirito Santo, Conte set to takeover

    Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Tottenham after only four months in charge, with Antonio Conte set to be drafted in as his replacement.

    Nuno was appointed permanent successor to Jose Mourinho in June, with Spurs handing him an initial two-year contract.

    That agreement has been terminated early in the wake of the 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United, which leaves the north London outfit ten points adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea after ten games.

    An announcement on Spurs’ website confirmed Nuno, along with coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias, have all been relieved of their duties.

    Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici, who like Nuno only arrived at the club in the summer, said: “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.

    “Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

  • Antonio Conte a nice option for Man Utd – Rivaldo

    Antonio Conte a nice option for Man Utd – Rivaldo

    World Cup winner Rivaldo believes Antonio Conte would be a success with Manchester United.

    The former Inter Milan coach is being linked with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job.

    Rivaldo said, “He has the pedigree to coach a big European club, especially in a country where he has already managed which will make things easier for him in terms of adaptation.

    “With him at the helm, United will become a more pressing team with offensive football and intensity, which could fit better with the players the club currently have in the squad and Conte also demands a lot from his players which might increase their commitment going forward.

    “In my opinion, he would be a nice option for the club if there is change.”

  • Manchester United chiefs make decision on Conte

    Manchester United chiefs make decision on Conte

    Manchester United board are not in contact with former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte.

    The Manchester Evening News says United chiefs are yet to make any contact with Conte due to reservations over the Italian’s suitability to take the reins at Old Trafford.

    A dark cloud has formed over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure, with pressure now on the club to axe their current boss and seek a replacement.

    Conte is the name most-heavily linked with the role, given his availability and impressive track record of success in previous roles, including at Chelsea and his latest Serie A title triumph with Inter Milan.

    The 52-year-old is also said to be open to the role as Solskjaer’s would-be successor, yet the United hierarchy have some concerns.

  • EPL: Why Man Utd rejected Conte appointment in 2018

    EPL: Why Man Utd rejected Conte appointment in 2018

    Premier League club Manchester United may be ready to do an u-turn on Antonio Conte.

    The Red Devils were first linked with the Italian manager in 2018, but the United board decided against his hiring to replace Jose Mourinho.

    According to the Daily Express, United were worried about Conte’s fractious personality, which can lead to arguments with higher ups.

    Despite his on the pitch success, which has seen him win a league title at every top club he has managed, Conte does not stay for very long at his jobs.

    Should the Red Devils sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the coming weeks and replace him with Conte, which is being suggested in the Italian press, then it would be a significant shift in their thinking.

    While the club may still be wary of Conte’s antics, they may believe that his trophy winning capabilities are worth the risk.

  • Tuchel not getting best from Lukaku – Conte

    Tuchel not getting best from Lukaku – Conte

    Former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte says Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel isn’t playing to Romelu Lukaku’s strengths.

    Conte was speaking before Chelsea’s Champions League defeat last night at Juventus.

    “A coach is good if he can improve players. I think we did great work with Romelu over two years,” Conte told Sky Italia.

    “He is a very specific striker. Bringing Lukaku into the box, he is dangerous. However, when he starts from midfield, he is incredibly quick. It is very difficult to find a player who is both a target man, but can also run from midfield.

    “These are also characteristics I can see in Erling Haaland. I had been tracking Lukaku for a very long time and wanted him when I was at Chelsea, even when he was at West Brom.”

    Conte continued: “It’s a tactical situation too, a centre-forward who goes looking for the opposition defender, backs into him and lays it off for whoever is supporting him. That is a tactical approach used in basketball as well.

    “The good thing about Romelu is that he can hurt you anywhere. If you keep him far away from the penalty area, he can kill you with his pace. If you have him in the box, he has the physicality to be a target man.”

    Conte also stated: “I think he can still do better, above all with his technique. He is already at a very high level, but a player must keep improving until the day he retires.

    “During the game, there are moments when Lukaku needs to be turned on, but other than that he is one of the toughest forwards to play against, because he can do damage in any area of the pitch. If you have a centre-forward like that, you need to use him and I don’t think Chelsea have quite figured out how to use him yet.

    “Last season, they didn’t have a proper centre-forward, so they rotated positions, whereas Romelu is a real reference point in attack. If they can figure out how to use Lukaku, then Chelsea can become the team to beat in the Champions League this season.”

  • Hakimi wants to return to Real Madrid – Conte

    Hakimi wants to return to Real Madrid – Conte

    Former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte believes PSG fullback Achraf Hakimi wants to return to Real Madrid.

    Conte and Hakimi worked together at Inter last season as they won the Serie A title.

    “Psychologically, Hakimi suffered a bit from last year’s games with Real Madrid,” Conte recalled. “His dream is to play for that club again as a key man.

    “I remember those two games very well. From there, he worked a lot and I saw a young player who wanted to learn how to work. He understood that what he was doing in the offensive phase was not enough, now he is among the strongest in the world. If he keeps working on the last delivery, he can be world class.”

    Conte also praised Hakimi’s replacement at Inter, Denzel Dumfries, formally of PSV Eindhoven.

    “They have signed a great player to replace Hakimi. If he can make his way into the team, he can be a great replacement for him,” added Conte.

  • What Antonio Conte taught me, Lukaku reveals

    What Antonio Conte taught me, Lukaku reveals

    Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku has paid tribute to former Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte.

    Lukaku says Conte changed his mentality during the two seasons they were together.

    He told the Independent: “At Inter then there was (Antonio) Conte who showed me what it takes to win and we managed it in the second year.

    “The game in Italy is different, very tactical with spaces in several games you only have one chance to score and if you don’t it becomes difficult.

    “I learned a lot to play with my back to the goal and I got to know other aspects of the game that are important. In Italy I had a great experience.”