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Antonio Conte Reportedly Won't Be Julen Lopetegui's Real Madrid Replacement

Antonio Conte is reportedly out of the running to become Real Madrid's next manager if current coach Julen Lopetegui is shown the door at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Spanish TV station Cuatro (h/t Mirko Calemme of AS) reported the former Chelsea and Juventus boss has turned down the possible opportunity to join the reigning UEFA Champions League holders as he thinks he might struggle to convince players about his appointment if Lopetegui is fired.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.