Antonio Conte ‘committed’ to three-year project at Inter Milan despite clashes with board

Italian, in his first season in charge, led Inter to a second-placed finish – their best performance in nine years

Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte has frequently expressed frustration with his club this season (AFP via Getty Images)

Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte is committed to a three-year project with the club, he said on Monday, two days after his highly critical and typically outspoken outburst raised questions over his future with the Serie A outfit.

Conte, in his first season in charge, led Inter to a second-placed finish this month, just one point behind champions Juventus.

It was the Nerazzurri’s best performance for nine years, but Conte publicly criticised his employers immediately after Saturday’s 2-0 win at Atalanta.

The Italian said the club had failed to back him and his players in the face of heavy criticism and that his efforts had not been recognised.

However, on Monday, he appeared to soften his stance, telling the ANSA news agency: “I am committed to a three-year project with Inter.

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“As I always have done in my life, I will work hard and fight with all my strength and everything in my power to make it a winning project.”

Inter’s season is still not over as they are involved in the Europa League and face Spanish side Getafe in a single-leg last-16 tie on Wednesday.

Inter are expected to announce the permanent signing of Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez this week. The winger has been on loan since the start of the season.

Reuters