Torino Coach Giampiero Ventura will reportedly be announced as the new Italy CT next week.

Antonio Conte is stepping down from the position after Euro 2016 to join Chelsea and speculation has been rife over his successor’s identity.

Gazzetta dello Sport has reported today that Ventura spoke with the Italian FA over the phone yesterday and has been backed by Conte.

He also held a meeting with Marcello Lippi according to the newspaper, as the former CT could become a technical director for Italy.

Torino Coach Giampiero Ventura will reportedly be announced as the new Italy CT next week.

Antonio Conte is stepping down from the position after Euro 2016 to join Chelsea and speculation has been rife over his successor’s identity.

Gazzetta dello Sport has reported today that Ventura spoke with the Italian FA over the phone yesterday and has been backed by Conte.

He also held a meeting with Marcello Lippi according to the newspaper, as the former CT could become a technical director for Italy.

The only remaining meeting is a summit with FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio, after which Ventura will have the all-clear to be confirmed.

This meeting should take place early next week, before the Toro boss signs a two-year deal until the 2018 World Cup worth €2m per season.

Granata President Urbano Cairo has reportedly already been contacted and has given his permission to release the tactician.

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