Conte leaves Chelsea
After two years in charge at Stamford Bridge and a protracted saga over his future, Antonio Conte's Chelsea tenure has come to an end.
Antonio Conte has left his position as head coach of Chelsea, the club confirmed.
The 48 year-old departs Stamford Bridge less than two months after guiding Chelsea to FA Cup final glory against Manchester United.
The news brings to an end many months of speculation over Conte's future at the club.
Former Juventus boss Conte is rumoured to have fallen out with Chelsea's hierarchy over transfer policy, while the club's disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League – just a year after winning the title – fuelled suggestions he would be dismissed.
Former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri is the favourite to take over, with the club's top-flight opener a little over four weeks away.