Chelsea confirm Italy boss Antonio Conte as new manager

Antonio Conte is the new manager at Stamford Bridge. Credit: PA

Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed Antonio Conte will take over as the club's new manager in the summer.

The former Juventus has signed a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will start work after Italy's involvement in Euro 2016 ends.

Conte will succeed interim boss Guus Hiddink who was placed in charge after the departure of Jose Mourinho earlier this season.

Conte was a midfielder in his playing career, winning five Serie A titles and and one European Cup during his time with Juventus.

He went on to manage the club, collecting three more titles as Juventus manager.

Conte has taken teams to Stamford Bridge in the past. Credit: PA