LONDON • Juventus have reached an in-principle agreement with Chelsea over a deal for manager Maurizio Sarri to join the Italian champions, Sky Italia and the BBC reported on Thursday. Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri left the Turin club at the end of the season, but Chelsea wanted compensation for releasing Sarri from his contract. According to Sky and the BBC, the clubs agreed on a £5 million (S$8.65 million) compensation settlement late on Thursday. Sky reported yesterday that the Blues are seeking permission from Championship side Derby County to speak to their manager and former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard about replacing Sarri. The 51-year-old led Juventus to five consecutive Serie A titles, four Coppa Italias and finished Champions League runners-up twice in his five years in charge.

Source: BBC June 14, 2019 21:00 UTC