Antonio Conte was extensively anticipated to go away Napoli and return to Juventus this summer time following his success in successful the Serie A title. His identify had been persistently linked with the Bianconeri, notably after the departure of Thiago Motta and the appointment of Igor Tudor.
Tudor managed to information Juventus into the highest 4, securing a return to the Champions League. Nonetheless, stories indicated that the membership hierarchy had not meant to retain him past the present season. They’d as a substitute prioritised bringing Conte again to Turin and made efforts to make {that a} actuality.
For a time, Napoli have been involved that Conte may ask to be launched from his contract with a purpose to take the reins at Juventus. Hypothesis continued to develop till it turned clear that the transfer wouldn’t materialise and that Tudor would stay in cost.
Conte clears the air over Juventus rumours
Regardless of the widespread stories and expectations, Conte has now publicly denied ever having an settlement in place with Juventus. He addressed the matter instantly, insisting there was no reality to the claims.
Talking through Tuttojuve, Conte acknowledged: “No, completely not, I had no settlement with Juventus and I categorically refused.”
When requested whether or not his determination would have an effect on his relationship with the Turin-based membership, he added: “Solely silly folks can go after this stuff. Having mentioned that, for me Juventus is, was and all the time will probably be Juventus, is that clear? So nobody, as I mentioned, even with Lecce, will ever be capable to undermine my emotions in direction of this Membership… in direction of my historical past.”
Focus turns to supporting Tudor on the helm
Conte’s determination to not return means Juventus will proceed with Tudor on the bench for the upcoming season. Whereas some supporters could have most popular a reunion with the previous title-winning supervisor, it’s now important for the membership to supply full backing to Tudor.
He earned Champions League qualification underneath difficult circumstances, and Juventus should now present him with the instruments and assist obligatory to construct on that success and stay aggressive each domestically and in Europe.
