Inter Milan to offer Antonio Conte £10m-a-year contract if he walks out on league leaders Chelsea this summer
Inter Milan's wealth Chinese owners are determined to recruit a world-class coach this summer
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Inter Milan are refusing to give up on Antonio Conte and are poised to offer the Chelsea manager a lucrative £10m-a-year contract to return to his homeland, according to reports.
Last year the Italian club were taken over by a Chinese retail giant, who paid £220m for a 70% controlling stake in the Serie A side.
Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd are determined to turn the club into a new global power and have promised to invest similar amounts to Paris Saint-Germain – who are owned by Qatar Sports Investments – with speculation that the club could attempt to sign either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
But before that, Suning are determined to replace current head coach Stefano Pioli with an internationally renowned manager.
Look East
Chinese owned or part owned clubs
There have been reports that the club have already attempted to recruit current Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone, but will now turn their attentions towards Conte, who has at times been slightly ambiguous over his future this season.
And on Friday, the Chelsea manager again appeared to avoid committing his long-term future to the club, instead admitting that there was speculation over his next move.
“At this part of the season there are a lot of speculations about my players, also about me, but it’s not important. Not important, this,” he said.
“The most important thing now is to try and reach our target.”
A report in The Mirror suggests that Inter will offer Conte a huge £10m-a-year to return to his homeland, a significant improvement on his salary in southwest London.
Prior to this season, Conte had spent the entirety of his 11-year managerial career in his Italian homeland, and in February there was speculation in the British press that he was feeling homesick.
The 47-year-old signed a three-year contract when he took over from temporary manager Guus Hiddink last July.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments