Italy's head coach Antonio Conte attends a news conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, in this October 9, 2015 file photo. Conte was named as Chelsea's new head coach with a three-year contract, the outgoing Premier League champions announced on April 4, 2016. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili/Files
(Reuters) - Outgoing Italy manager Antonio Conte insisted his focus was fully on the national team's Euro 2016 campaign in France ahead of his move to Chelsea after the conclusion of the 24-team tournament in July.
The 46-year-old, who took over from Cesare Prandelli in August 2014, will replace interim manager Guus Hiddink at the English Premier League side, who finished 10th this season.
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