Antonio Conte has been appointed Chelsea's first-team head coach on a three-year contract.

Conte succeeds Jose Mourinho, who was sacked as manager in December.

The former Juventus manager and footballer will take up his role after managing Italy in this summer's European Championships, Chelsea announced.

The 46-year-old said on chelseafc.com: "I am happy we have made the announcement now so everything is clear and we can end the speculation.

"I will continue to focus on my job with the Italian national team and will reserve speaking about Chelsea again until after the Euros."

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