“These reports” – Man United fans’ favoured manager target responds to job links

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Conte won the Premier League title during his time as Chelsea manager, while he’s also proven himself a serial winner in his native Italy by winning Serie A titles with all three of Juventus, Inter Milan, and Napoli.

United fans would surely welcome someone as experienced as him as it looks like the job is proving too big for Carrick, but for now it looks like there’s not much happening on that front.

Antonio Conte’s social media statement amid Man United links

Posting on Instagram to address the speculation, Conte said: “My name has been linked with numerous clubs, but there are currently no negotiations at an advanced stage.

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“Following a wonderful and successful spell in charge of Napoli, I will take the time I need to consider how and when to return to management. It will be a carefully considered decision, one I will make when I believe the conditions are right.

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“I have read reports of financial demands and requests for full control that I have supposedly already made to the clubs mentioned, as well as reservations about what has been described as my ‘strong personality’. These reports are unfounded, as there is currently no concrete basis for such assessments.

“Should a concrete opportunity arise, that will be the time to hold discussions with the club concerned and jointly consider the terms of a potential agreement, with due regard for both parties’ needs and the qualities and approach that define my work as a manager. Until then, any assumptions about my demands and my professional future remain speculation and cannot be treated as fact.”