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Antonio Conte reveals pre-season chat with Chelsea star: I told him he's going nowhere
CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte has revealed how he told Victor Moses last summer that he was going nowhere.
Antonio Conte hails Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses
Moses is enjoying his best run in the Chelsea XI since joining the Blues in 2012, having spent the previous three seasons away on loan.
The Nigeria international, who has been transformed into a right wing-back, has thrived in Conte's 3-4-3 formation so far this term.
The 26-year-old's fine form was this week rewarded with a bumper new contract until 2021.
Victor Moses signed a new contract this week until 2021
Conte admits he had no interest in letting Moses leave on another loan this season - and his faith appears to have paid off.
The Italian said: "First of all, it’s right to say that Moses deserved a new contract.
"He’s a really good guy, he’s a good player with great technique and a desire to fight. He deserves this.
Victor Moses has thrived under Antonio Conte this season
"When I saw him during pre-season I was very clear with him that he would stay here for the whole season.
"I said I hope he’s happy with that and he said he was very happy to stay and try to prove himself and prove he was ready to play for Chelsea.
"I’m pleased for him, he deserves it and nobody gifted him anything."