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Juventus hold talks with Antonio Conte in case of Massimiliano Allegri departure

Antonio Conte was sacked by Chelsea after winning last season's FA Cup
Image: Antonio Conte could be in line for a return to Juventus

Antonio Conte has held preliminary negotiations with Juventus - in case they decide to part with manager Massimiliano Allegri in the summer.

Sky Sports News understands the talks were simply to sound out Conte's availability.

Inter Milan are another club linked with Conte, who has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea last summer.

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte celebrates after beating Atalanta BC 1-0 to win the Serie A Championships at the end of the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Juventus Arena on May 5, 2014 in Turin, Italy.
Image: Conte won three consecutive Serie A titles in his first spell as Juventus manager

Conte, who won three consecutive Serie A titles in his previous spell as Juventus manager, feels his immediate future is likely to be in Italy.

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The 49-year-old holds legendary status with Juventus, having spent the majority of his playing career with the club before overseeing an extremely successful spell as manager.

Allegri, who replaced Conte when he left to take the Italy job in 2014, has often been linked with a move away from the Turin club, most notably as Arsenal sought a replacement for Arsene Wenger last summer.

Massimiliano Allegri has underlined his commitment to Juventus
Image: Juventus' shock Champions League exit to Ajax has prompted speculation over Massimiliano Allegri's future

Having opted to stay put, he is on course to extend Juventus' title-winning streak - which began under Conte - to eight.

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However, a shock Champions League quarter-final exit to Ajax on Tuesday has prompted renewed speculation over Allegri's future with the club.

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