Giampiero Ventura replaced Antonio Conte at Bari in 2009 and the 68-year-old tactician has done the same at international level.
Giampiero Ventura joked that he will manage Chelsea when Antonio Conte eventually departs as the new Italy boss attempts to fill the void left by his "good luck charm".
Ventura took charge of the national team after Conte left for Premier League side Chelsea following Italy's quarter-final run at Euro 2016, and the pair have shared similar paths in Italian football.
After Conte guided Bari to promotion from Serie B in 2008-09, Ventura was appointed at the Stadio San Nicola and as the 68-year-old attempts to replicate the success of his predecessor, he hopes to continue following in the footsteps of the former.