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Conte quits Juventus, tipped for Italian job

ANTONIO Conte emerged as a favorite to take over the vacant Italian national team manager’s job after he resigned as Juventus coach yesterday.

Cesare Prandelli quit as the Italian national manager after the World Cup and took charge of Turkish side Galatasary.

Conte, 44, steered Juventus to a third consecutive title last season, the first time the club had achieved the feat since a five-season title run in the 1930s. His shock announcement came in a video posted on the club’s official website.

Conte said he felt time had caught up with him at the club and that the time was right to go.

“I have decided to terminate my contract with Juventus,” he said.

“I have matured with time and my feelings led me to make this choice. It may be more difficult to keep winning with Juventus.

“An enormous thank you for what you have given to me as a player and as a coach. I have always been close to you. I want to say that the journey taken in recent years has been historic.”

Massimiliano Allegri was appointed the new manager of Juventus. Allegri has been out of work since his sacking by AC Milan in January.

The 47-year-old won the title in his first season (2010/2011) in charge.

Milan finished runner-up the following campaign before the club’s fortunes dipped.

According to Italian media reports, Allegri has signed a two-year deal worth 2.5 million euros (US$3.1 million) a season.

 


 

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