Chelsea
manager Antonio Conte has expressed his intention to return to Italy in the
future after revealing that he is not planning to "stay abroad for too
long".
The former Italy coach was rewarded with a new two-year contract in the
summer having led Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season in
charge.
Conte, who won three successive Serie A titles during his time at Juventus,
insisted in August that he was totally committed to Chelsea despite
persistent rumours of a return to his homeland.
But, on Monday, Conte told
Radio Anch'io Sport: "I miss Italy,
there is no doubt.
"It is not in my mind to stay abroad for a long time. Italy is my country. I
will return, I don't know when but that is the aim."
When asked further about his future and other countries that he may enjoy
working in, including China and Germany, Conte said: "China? No, absolutely
not. Bundesliga? It's always difficult to predict the future. Let's just say
that a coach is a temporary worker.
"It depends on the results, but there's desire on my part to try to do the
best I can, finishing one project and then finding the right one to
continue. I miss Italy, that's a fact.
"Still, this experience is helping me so much. I would also like to change
role, maybe become a sporting director in the future."
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