Multiple reports have had it that Chelsea have sacked their head coach Antonio Conte on Thursday with the club expecting to name a new manager this week.
As per COPA90 on Twitter, Chelsea have finally parted ways with their Italian manager who was successful in his two years at the club.
🏆 2016/17 Premier League Champion
🏆 2017/18 FA Cup Champion@ChelseaFC have parted ways with manager, Antonio Conte, after two seasons. pic.twitter.com/ssB397k0wg— COPA90 US (@Copa90US) July 12, 2018
Sky Sports echoes same story in their breaking tweet.
BREAKING: Sky in Italy: Antonio Conte no longer @ChelseaFC head coach. #SSN pic.twitter.com/UoSf3AL80k
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 12, 2018
Conte has been at logger heads with the top hierarchy of Chelsea since the start of last season, clamoring for quality signings while bemoaning the arrivals at the club in the previous two transfer windows.
Following the Premier League title win two seasons ago, being Conte maiden in England, Chelsea have taken a downturn in their fortunes and have barely looked the side that imposed themselves devastatingly on the top flight.
The failed to make the top four last season, and were by far the poorest side in the race for the title. Despite winning the FA Cup trophy last season, Conte failed to win over the the top officials at Chelsea and with a year remaining on his deal, Conte was not offered a new deal.
Maurizio Sarri is expected to take over the reins at Chelsea this summer according to the Evening Standard’s Simon Johnson.
Sounds like it’s finally happening #Conte #Sarri
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) July 12, 2018
