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Conte close to agreeing new Chelsea deal: Agreement reached with Abramovich
ANTONIO CONTE is close to agreeing a new long term deal with Chelsea despite only taking over at Stamford Bridge last summer.
Antonio Conte: We don't want to sell Hazard
The former Italy boss still has two years left to run on his contract but has impressed Roman Abramovich after leading the Blues to the verge of the Premier League title.
It has been a remarkable turnaround for Chelsea who could move a step closer to their second League and FA Cup double if they beat Tottenham at Wembley later this month.
Chelsea are determined to keep Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois
Conte will finalise the deal as soon as Chelsea have secured their sixth domestic crown after seeking assurances that no first team stars will be sold this summer.
As a result Abramovich will rebuff any World record offers that come from Real Madrid for Belgium play maker Eden Hazard or goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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