It has been reported that former Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte could now be in line for a shock return to Chelsea.
This revelation comes from the Independent, after it has been reported that Frank Lampard could be in to return to the club on an interim basis as well.
But perhaps the most shocking news surrounding the Chelsea manager situation is that Antonio Conte could be appointed by the club after his spell at Tottenham Hotspur came to an end until very recently.
Conte could become next Chelsea manager after Tottenham spell
The ex-Inter Milan tactician’s spell in N17 came to a bitter end after a livid press conference as his side drew 3-3 to Southampton.
Even a serial winner of his stature looked devoid of ideas at Spurs and that was that, as both parties had no choice but to go separate ways.
But now, it has been revealed that as Chelsea are on the lookout for their next manager, Antonio Conte has been discussed as a potential candidate.
Further details suggest that co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghali are keen on seeing what the Italian could bring to the table, considering he remains the last manager to win the league title at the club.
As Chelsea peruse through their manager shortlist, they consider Antonio Conte as a ‘winner’ and as initial contact through intermediaries has been made, it is believed that a direct meeting could take place next week if all goes well.
Conte may be tempted by a return to Stamford Bridge
It seems like a crux of the 53-year-old’s frustration at Spurs was perhaps not being backed as much as he perhaps hoped to.
Considering Chelsea have been big spenders under their new ownership, that could well tempt Antonio Conte to take over once again as their new manager.
After all, Conte also has a chance of making a mockery of Tottenham by succeeding elsewhere, which could lure a natural born winner such as him towards a return to the English capital, as he may have a point to prove.
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