Antonio Conte teases stunning return to management with former club as axed Spurs boss’ sabbatical comes to an end

ANTONIO CONTE has teased a potential return to management with his former club.

The Italian, 54, has been on sabbatical since his explosive exit “by mutual consent” from Tottenham in March.

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Despite only being in charge of Spurs for 16 months, his stint there was a turbulent one which led to a furious rant questioning the squad’s attitude and desire just days before his departure.

Conte has been linked with several clubs, most notably in his homeland, since with Napoli and Roma believed to be at the front of the queue to secure his services.

But it is Juventus, who he enjoyed great success with as both a player and manager, that he has hinted he could be returning to for a third time and second as boss.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he was asked about rejoining Juventus while speaking at an event at the University of Salento, and he said: “Marriages are done in two, you can always dream and hope to get married another time.

“The important thing is that there is sharing of thoughts.

“Now I want to make the most of my free time, continuing to study to broaden my knowledge.”

Conte won five Serie A titles and the Champions League as a player with the Turin giants. He then led them to three more Scudetto crowns as head coach between 2011-14.

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Since then he has managed the Italy national team, Chelsea, where he won the Premier League and FA Cup, 

Conte then guided Inter to Serie A glory before his ill-fated move to Spurs.

But he might just have to wait for an opportunity to arise at Juventus with Massimilano Allegri currently in charge and sitting second in the table, just two points behind Inter.

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