Conte discusses relationship and potential reunion with Juventus

Antonio Conte has mentioned that his relationship with Juventus was like a wedding, including that there’s at all times an opportunity of getting again collectively, however has additionally insisted that he’s at present having fun with life away from the soccer pitch. 

The previous Juve coach and Italy CT was a visitor speaker on the College of Salento, the place he was bestowed with an award for sporting excellence on Friday. 

Whereas in Lecce, his hometown, Conte confronted questions on a possible return to teaching in Serie A, with specific deal with a ‘dream’ return to Juventus. 

Conte mentioned that he’s at present having fun with spending time at residence together with his household, however did reveal that he would return to work if the correct alternative had been to return up. 

“There are two sides to each relationship,” Conte mentioned. “There’s additionally at all times a risk of getting again collectively. The necessary factor is that there’s a shared understanding of concepts and ideas. In the meanwhile, I’m having fun with the free time I’ve, I proceed to review and broaden my horizons. 

He continued: “For the second, I’m having fun with spending time with my household, there’s a want to relaxation. Every part can change alongside the best way, however at present, I’m having fun with my surroundings and my environment. 

“If one thing necessary had been to return up, one thing that offers me the correct motivation, I might, in fact, return to work.” 

Conte has been unemployed since his unceremonious departure from Premier League aspect Tottenham in March. 

He additionally advised the viewers that he thought-about himself to be an honest participant, however turning into a coach helped him to grasp the sport even higher. 

“I used to be a very good footballer, I give myself an eight out of 10. I reached that degree by laborious work, perseverance, resilience and a want to enhance. As a coach, although, I recognise the skills that I didn’t have as a footballer.”