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Antonio Conte begins talks with Chelsea over new contract
ANTONIO CONTE has begun talks with Chelsea over a new contract, according to reports in Italy.
Antonio Conte has reportedly begun talks for a new Chelsea contract
Antonio Conte has impressed during his first season with Chelsea and looks set to guide them to the Premier League title.
The 47-year-old confirmed this week he is happy at Stamford Bridge, putting paid to rumours he could move to Inter Milan in the summer.
And according to Italian outlet Gianluca Di Marzio, the former Juventus boss has since begun new contract talks with the Blues.
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The report says Conte has sat down for talks with Roman Abramovich and club director Marina Granovskaia.
And despite negotiations being in the early stages, a new deal for the former Italy coach reportedly looks likely.
Speaking to Sky Sports Italia this week about his future at Chelsea, Conte said: "We will certainly try to build something important together."
And the Italian also dismissed comments made by his agent Andrea Pastorello which suggested he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge for an "historic club".
“Honestly I’m disappointed to be on the front pages,” Conte added.
“Pastorello is a friend, I know him well but I don’t like when others speak for me.
"If someone wants to know something about me, then they must ask me."
Conte's current deal with the Blues runs until June 2019.
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