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Antonio Conte to Chelsea: Italian agrees deals with the club, announcement expected
CHELSEA have reportedly given Antonio Conte the green light to bring in his own backroom staff when he is appointed manager.
Conte (second left) wants Carrera (left), Alessio and his brother Daniele (right) at Chelsea
Express Sport understand Conte, 46, will be announced as Chelsea's new boss for the summer by the end of the month.
The Italy head coach will lead the national side into Euro 2016 before leaving the post to take charge of Chelsea.
His representatives have been in London to negotiate a three-year contract worth £18m.
As for Conte, the former Juventus manager has successfully brought forward a court hearing in regards to an alleged match fixing scandal in Italy.
Conte is alleged to have known of match fixing while manager of Siena five years ago.
His court appearances is scheduled for April 4 and is expected to last three to four weeks.
The previous date set for the trial threatened to clash with the European Championships.