Chelsea: Conte rules out Chiellini move

The defender is currently in the final months of his contract at the Bianconeri and has a history with Conte, having worked under his tutelage both in Turin and as part of the Italian national team.

Inevitably with his deal expiring, rumours have circulated that he could leave the Serie A giants and the Blues boss admits that he remains a firm admirer of the 33-year-old.

However, the Blues boss says a move for Chiellini is unlikely as he feels his heart still belongs to Juventus. “[There’s] a lot of speculation. It’s normal when the transfer window starts. It’s a difficult moment for every club,” Conte said. “Some speculation is true, some is only speculation. For us I think we must be very focused on our target. “Giorgio is a fantastic player but I think he wants to ...