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‘This is incredible’ – Antonio Conte laughs off Juventus rumours as Italian head coachdiscusses Tottenham future
Antonio Conte responded to questions over a possible return to Juventus with a laugh, describing the speculation as ‘disrespectful’.
The Italian giants are at something of a crossroads following a difficult start to the new season in Serie A.
It comes as pressure continues to mount on Allegri in Turin
As it stands, the Old Lady have won just two of their opening eight league fixtures, leaving them in eighth position in the table, while also losing their opening two fixtures in the Champions League group stage.
As a result, pressure is really building on Massimiliano Allegri who is facing increased scrutiny over his position as head coach.
Conte is regarded as a Juventus legend after making 418 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning five Serie A titles and a Champions League winners’ medal, while also managing the club between 2011 and 2014 and winning Serie A a further three times.
But the 53-year-old has distanced himself from a possible return to Turin and declared his delight with his role in charge of Tottenham, who face a huge north London derby at Arsenal on Saturday – LIVE on talkSPORT.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Conte said: “This is incredible [laughs].
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