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Antonio Conte could sign Chelsea contract this week after £10m talks - report
ANTONIO CONTE is close to signing a new contract at Chelsea following smooth-over talks with Marina Granovskaia, claim Sky Sport Italia.
Antonio Conte is set to sign a new Chelsea contract
Antonio Conte is yet to sign a new deal at the club as Chelsea desperately try to retain their manager.
Inter Milan tried and failed to pooch the Italian and have now appointed Luciano Spalletti as their new boss.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is desperate for the former Italy head coach to pen fresh terms after leading Chelsea to the Premier League title last season.
And Sky Sport Italia claim that deal could be signed off this week after talks on Sunday.
According to the report, Conte had a meeting with Chelsea CEO Granovskaia to address the boss’ issues.
Conte is understood to be disappointed the Blues have not yet secured any of his transfer targets.
Chelsea are keen to sign Romelu Lukaku, for example, but are yet to launch a bid for the Everton striker.
Antonio Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title last season
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is said to have spoken to Conte
Sky Sport Italia claim Granovskaia’s discussion with the manager has alleviated his concerns and he is now closing in on a new contract worth between £9.5m and £10m a season.
That is still a sizeable way off the top-earning managers in England - Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho, who both take home £15m a season.