Conte paradox continues – the truth about Milan, Napoli and Chelsea links

Antonio Conte’s future seems to be no closer to being resolved despite the rumours linking him with various clubs in Italy and abroad.

As Calciomercato.com write, Conte is a winning coach, free from contractual constraints and with a ‘mad desire’ to get back to work. These are three conditions that should make him attractive, and yet he does not seem to be close to any club.

Despite the great push of the two fanbases, Milan and Napoli have different ideas and therefore do not seem to be in the running for him. Informal contacts with the Rossoneri stopped in the winter, while Aurelio De Laurentiis is evaluating other profiles like Stefano Pioli and Vincenzo Italiano.

Conte wants to return to coaching in Serie A but at the moment a future outside of Italy seems more likely. It is unlikely that he will want to accept the proposals that have arrived from Saudi Arabia, because Conte wants to coach in a top league.

In recent days there has been a lot of talk about a return to Chelsea, but it seems they will not be able to satisfy his demands for three or four top signings given their financial constraints.

Meanwhile, Conte’s salary demands appear to be around €9m net per season which is certainly a sizeable figure but within the reach of Italian clubs who, however, now seem to have different ideas.