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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte determined to seal reunion with Leonardo Bonucci
ANTONIO CONTE is still confident of sealing a reunion with Leonardo Bonucci at Chelsea, reports claim.
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The Juventus centre-half has been on Chelsea's radar since the Italian took over, as he looks to improve his options at the back.
With John Terry leaving Stamford Bridge, Conte is eager to find a proven replacement that can cope with the demands of Premier League and Champions League football.
Bonucci has also caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, who harbours a strong desire to sign defensive reinforcements this summer.
And The Sun claim Conte isn’t giving up on Bonucci without a fight.
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I'm hot-headed, and I love the passion that exudes from their packed stands
The report says he deems the 30-year-old as the type of player that could fit the bill.
It is said the Blues are prepared to offer him a four-year deal which would see him pocket around £115,000 a week.
Bonucci was linked with a move to Chelsea last summer, but he decided to stay in Turin due to his son falling ill.
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The Italian has even admitted he’s a fan of the Premier League, as he said a couple of months ago: “It fascinates me. When I can, I watch English games, and not only for the quality of the players on display.
“I'm hot-headed, and I love the passion that exudes from their packed stands.
"It's for that kind of thing that I'm the first on the training pitch and the last to return to the changing room.”
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