Juventus ‘deny rumours they could swoop’ for Antonio Conte, placing ‘FULL trust’ in Max Allegri

Juventus have ruled out any suggestion that they might want to acquire Antonio Conte as their new manager, with vice-president Pavel Nedved claiming they “support” current boss Massimiliano Allegri.

There has been speculation about the future of the Tottenham manager for some time, with the 53-year-old’s contract set to expire at the end of this season.

Reports in Italy have suggested the Italian could return to Juventus after spending three seasons at the helm of the Serie A giants in 2011, but it appears the club’s vice-president remains loyal to their current ones. manager, Allegri.

Juventus put their ‘complete confidence’ in current manager Massimiliano Allegri (pictured)

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte’s contract expires at the end of this season

Nedved told DAZN: “Our position is always the same, what we always said: the club, players and everyone have full confidence in coach Allegri.”

“It’s normal if Juve don’t get victories and expect names to appear in the media, there will probably be more, but we remain steadfast in our position.

“We’re giving him the chance to do his job and do it well.”

It has already been a tough season for Juventus, which is seventh in the league and ten points behind leaders Napoli.

Poor domestic form has been compounded by difficulties in the Champions League, with the club crashing into the group stage for the first time since 2013-14 last week, having won just one in five group matches.

Allegri is under pressure at Juventus after his team crashes out of the Champions League

The Italian won five Serie A titles during his first stint with Juventus, but has struggled this season

During his first stint at the club, Allegri led Juventus to five consecutive league wins, but questions began to arise about his tenure at the club, as Juve won just six of their 12 league games this season.

Conte similarly had an impressive first spell at the club between 2011 and 2014, winning three league titles and two Italian Super Cups with the Old Lady, but infamously fell out with Andrea Agnelli before leaving to transfer the Italian national team. to take.

And while a reunion with his old club was touted, Conte recently spoke out to dispel those rumors himself, shutting down “disrespectful” suggestions that he might rejoin his old club.

Conte (pictured) also won several titles with Juventus before becoming Italy’s manager

Conte (L) recently dismissed rumors linking him to Juve, calling them ‘disrespectful’

“This is disrespectful to the coach who works at Juventus,” Conte said when asked about reports linking him to Juventus. “Also disrespectful to me for working for Tottenham. I don’t want to hear people talk about this.’

Conte signed a two-year contract with White Hart Lane in 2021 following the acquisition of Nuno Espirito Santo.

Spurs finished third under Conte last season and the Italian appears to have made another positive impact on the club this season, leading them to eight wins in 13 games, lifting them to fourth place in the Premier League.

“We have just started the season,” he said. “I am happy and enjoying my time at Tottenham.

“And then we have the whole season to find the best solution for the club, for me.

“I enjoy the time at Tottenham working with these players. I have a good relationship with the chairman. We signed a contract because we both agreed to sign this contract and I don’t see any problems going forward. Now it’s important to be focused.’