If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Chelsea transfer gossip, you’ll be well aware that Antonio Conte has reportedly ‘agreed a deal in principle‘ to take the Stamford Bridge hot seat ahead of next season.
The Italy manager comes with a strong track record. As well as guiding Azzurri through qualifying for the summer’s European Championship, he also lifted three consecutive Serie A titles during three seasons in charge of Juventus – accordingly winning the division’s Manager of the Year award three times in succession.
But it remains to be seen how the 46-year-old will look to revitalise a Chelsea side who are currently amid the worst title defence in Premier League history. We could see the 3-5-2 system that defined his Juventus side emerge at Stamford Bridge but regardless, rumours of a £130million transfer budget suggest Conte is keen to bring in recruits of his own choosing.
And although no manager exclusively targets players who have worked under him before, it is often a good place to start when beginning life at a new club. With that in mind, here are FIVE stars who’ve played under Conte – either with the Old Lady or the Italian national team – he could bring to west London during the summer transfer window.