The former Manchester City boss is said to have agreed a two-year deal to take charge of the Azzuri. According to Sky Sports, Manicini has agreed a deal in principal Italian FA, which will see him take a significant pay cut from his previous post. He is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after Blues failed to qualify for the Champions League next season. Conte says he is committed to seeing out the final year of his contract and beating Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Italy failed to reach the World Cup after losing out to Sweden in the play-offs.

Source: Evening echo May 14, 2018 12:00 UTC