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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists he wants to stay despite Italy speculation: 'My intention, will and desire is to respect the contract'

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he wants to remain at the club next season despite the club's downturn in form and growing speculation he is set to leave.

Conte's former Italy team-mate Alessandro Costacurta is now the Italian FA's vice-commissioner, and he said this week he intends to go to London to speak to the Chelsea manager about a return to the national team job.

Chelsea have won only three of their last nine games and face a major battle to qualify for the Champions League.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he wants to remain at the club next season
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that he wants to remain at the club next season
Chelsea have won three of their last nine games and face a battle to finish in the top four
Chelsea have won three of their last nine games and face a battle to finish in the top four
Conte's ex-teammate Alessandro Costacurta wants speak about him returning to coach Italy
Conte's ex-teammate Alessandro Costacurta wants speak about him returning to coach Italy

Conte, however, insisted he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge and see through his three-year contract until the summer of 2019.