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Antonio Conte hopes to stay at Chelsea for "a long time"

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates victory over West Ham United on March 6, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is hoping for a lengthy tenure at Stamford Bridge amid reports of interest from Serie A giants Inter Milan.
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Updated: Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 11:20 UK

Antonio Conte has admitted that he hopes for a lengthy tenure as Chelsea manager.

The Italian, who has taken the Blues to the brink of Premier League glory in his first season in England, is said to be a target for Inter Milan.

"I hope to stay for a long time here," Conte told Sky Sports News. "Coaching is not an easy job and a lot depends on the results.

"I like to think results are important, but they are not everything. I think for every coach our work is important every day and then to be judged.

"During the game I think I show my passion and my will to not lose. I don't want to lose. I love football and I think people understand my passion. It's great to know that Chelsea fans are happy with me."

Conte has also guided an unfancied Italy team to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016, having previously led Juventus to three Serie A titles in a row.

Chelsea's John Terry during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016
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