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title: "Antonio Conte insists his future lies with Chelsea"
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# Antonio Conte insists his future lies with Chelsea

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has confirmed he has long-term plans to stay at Chelsea, amid talk linking him with a move back to Serie A, as reported by [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10837665/antonio-conte-i-hope-to-stay-at-chelsea-for-a-long-time?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral).

Conte was appointed as Blues manager last April, having guided the Italian national team to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

And he has enjoyed a superb first season in England – guiding Chelsea to the Premier League summit with seven games remaining this season.

*Sky Italia* had understood that both Inter Milan and AC Milan had contacted Conte’s representatives over his availability this summer.

![Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/666191496.jpg)

Ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Super Sunday*,* the ex-Juventus manager insisted that he hopes to build on his early success at Stamford Bridge.

> I hope to stay for a long time here. Coaching is not an easy job and a lot depends on the results. I like to think results are important, but they are not everything. I think for every coach our work is important every day and then to be judged.
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> During the game I think I show my passion and my will to not lose. I don’t want to lose. I love football and I think people understand my passion. It’s great to know that Chelsea fans are happy with me.

![Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/664985888.jpg)

Having moved for pastures new from Juventus – the side he won three league titles with in Serie A, Conte admitted that he was initially sceptical about a move to London.

> I was worried at the start because it’s not easy and when you arrive and find a situation totally different. To transfer your ideas, your philosophy, to the training sessions, wasn’t easy. We needed a bit of time for me to adapt and for the players to adapt to my philosophy. I always saw great commitment from the players and great work-rate and attitude.

The 47-year old guided the Blues to a 13-match winning streak spanning from October to January – which coincided with the switch to a 3-4-3 system.

Chelsea are currently in pole position for their second title in the space of three years – and a win against Manchester United on Sunday would put them ten points clear of Tottenham.

Conte also praised his players for impressing him upon his arrival.

![Clive Rose/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/664984456.jpg)

> I am happy for the work we are doing with the club, with the staff, with the players. It’s not easy to arrive, my first experience in England, a new league and new language, it’s not easy. I must be pleased for these reasons. We are in a good position, fighting to win the title, but the road is long and we must pay great attention.
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> Until now it’s a good season, I hope it will become a great season. We are top and want to keep this position. It won’t be easy for sure.
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> We want to reach the target and if we are able to then it will be an amazing achievement for me and the players. We started the season as underdogs. I want to win first then I say where it compares to other achievements in my career.