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Chelsea-Conte contract negotiations will have 'happy ending' - Courtois

Thibaut Courtois believes Chelsea will do whatever it takes to find "a happy ending" to any talks with head coach Antonio Conte over a long-term contract extension at Stamford Bridge.

Conte was appointed on a three-year contract by Blues owner Roman Abramovich, but his spectacular success in leading the club 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League in his first season in English football has enhanced his reputation as one of Europe's most sought-after coaches.

Sources have told ESPN FC that Chelsea are likely to advance discussions with Conte over a new deal once the fate of the Premier League is decided, with the club keen to head off speculation that their head coach could be lured back to Italy by a lucrative offer from Inter.