ANTONIO Conte will step down from his position as Italy manager following Euro 2016, in accordance with reports in Italy.
Conte has been closely linked with taking on as Chelsea boss and this transfer will enhance the prospect of him taking on at Stamford Bridge.
The 46-year-old was appointed Italy boss in August 2014 shortly after quitting as Juventus boss.
Conte had led the Turin membership to 3 successive Serie A titles previous to taking over the nationwide job.
Chelsea sacked Jose Mourinho as their supervisor in December 2015 and appointed Guus Hiddink on an interim foundation till the top of the season.
The Blues have improved from sixteenth to tenth within the league beneath Hiddink however have been knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup.
They face lacking out on Champions League soccer for the subsequent season except they will make up an 11-point hole in 9 video games and save a prime 4 top-flight spot.
“Chelsea are in a transitional period and have to see how to go on to try to regain the lost terrain to where they used to be,” stated Hiddink lately.