Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte offered a bizarre "marriage" analogy while discussing his potential return to Juventus.
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Conte hinted at Juventus returnRejected Napoli to spend more time with familyHad offers from Saudi Arabia as wellWHAT HAPPENED?
The manager has been on a sabbatical after being sacked by Tottenham following his no-holds-barred rant at owner Daniel Levy and the club’s trophy record. However, he had no shortage of managerial offers, as reigning Serie A champions Napoli knocked on his door after they got rid of Rudi Garcia. A Saudi Arabian club had also reportedly approached him but he decided to turn them down as he wants to spend time with his family. However, Conte used a curious marriage analogy while discussing the prospect of returning to Juventus, hinting that he might consider an offer from the Bianconeri.
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Speaking at the University of Salento, he said (via ): "Marriages are done in two, you can always dream and hope to get married another time.”
However, he was quick to add: "The important thing is that there is sharing of thoughts. But now I want to make the most of my free time, continuing to study to broaden my knowledge.”
(C)Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Conte's managerial stint at Juventus marked a period of remarkable success for the club. Serving as the head coach from 2011 to 2014, Conte led Juventus to an era of dominance in Italian football as he won three consecutive Serie A titles in the 2011-2012, 2012-2013, and 2013-2014 seasons. In addition to Serie A success, Conte guided Juventus to victory in the Supercoppa Italiana in 2012 and 2013.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR CONTE & JUVENTUS?
Massimiliano Allegri is currently enjoying a fine run of form at Juventus and is currently in second spot in Serie A, just two points behind leaders Inter after 12 matches. They will have the opportunity to leapfrog the Nerazzurri if they beat them on Sunday at the Allianz Stadium. With things running smoothly in Turin under Allegri, it seems that Conte will have to wait for some time to get back in the Juve dugout.