Chelsea have chosen Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri as the ideal heir to Antonio Conte and are ready to pay his €8m release clause, it’s reported.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roman Abramovich has been won over by Sarri’s style of football at the Stadio San Paolo.
Napoli are top of the Serie A table after putting together 18 wins, three draws and only one defeat this season.
Sarri’s spectacular approach has been openly praised by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who called Napoli one of the best teams in Europe.
Chelsea have chosen Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri as the ideal heir to Antonio Conte and are ready to pay his €8m release clause, it’s reported.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roman Abramovich has been won over by Sarri’s style of football at the Stadio San Paolo.
Napoli are top of the Serie A table after putting together 18 wins, three draws and only one defeat this season.
Sarri’s spectacular approach has been openly praised by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who called Napoli one of the best teams in Europe.
Despite Conte’s protestations that he still has 18 months to run on his contract, many believe this is his final campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Sarri would be a welcome heir for several reasons, including his notorious refusal to demand new signings, insisting it is his job to work with an improve the players given to him.
There is a release clause in chain-smoking Sarri’s contract with Napoli, allowing any club to buy him out for €8m up until May 31.