Chelsea Announce New Manager To Replace Antonio Conte

Chelsea have appointed former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as manager on a three-year contract.

The 59-year-old replaces fellow Italian Antonio Conte, who was sacked on Friday after two years at Stamford Bridge.

Sarri led Napoli to two second-place finishes in his three seasons in charge of the Serie A side, who named Carlo Ancelotti as his successor in May.

He is the 13th managerial appointment by Blues owner Roman Abramovich since his takeover of the club in 2003.

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