Antonio Conte signs new two-year deal at Chelsea

Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte has signed an improved two-year deal with the reigning Premier League champions, English media reports.

The 47-year-old Italian led the Blues to lift the League title in his first season at the club, winning 30 games, which included a club record 13 consecutive victories.

The former Juventus manager already signed a three-year contract on his arrival in the summer of 2016, and so, the new deal is to extend his commitment to the club.

“I am very happy to have signed a new contract,” said Conte.

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“We worked extremely hard in our first year to achieve something amazing, which I am very proud of. Now we must work even harder to stay at the top.

“This new contract reflects our belief that he can continue to deliver results both domestically and as we return to European competition in the Champions League.”

Conte, who was credited for transforming the club’s fortunes after they could only finish 10th the previous season, also guided the Blues to the English FA Cup final, but were beaten by Arsenal.

As the new season kicks off next month, Chelsea will begin their title defence on August 12 against Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge.

 

 

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