Antonio Conte Appointed as Italy’s Coach
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed former Juventus manager, Antonio Conte as the national team’s new coach.
The 45-year-old, who led Juventus to three successive Serie A titles before surprisingly resigning from his post last month, was confirmed as Cesare Prandelli’s replacement on Thursday, signing a contract that will keep him in charge of Italy until July 2016.
Under the terms of Conte’s contract, he will receive a bonus for leading the country to UEFA Euro 2016, and extras if Italy can improve their FIFA ranking by five positions and depending on the nation’s performance at the tournament in France.
FIGC president, Carlo Tavecchio confirmed the association had been talking with Conte earlier this week and after much speculation, they announced the appointment on Thursday and he will face the media for the first time in Rome on Tuesday.
Conte’s first match in charge of Italy will be a friendly against the Netherlands on September 3 before the nation’s bid to reach Euro 2016 begins against Norway six days later.
