Antonio Conte reveals he turned down an ‘important’ offer from an English club toward the end of his time at Juventus.

The Italy CT left the Bianconeri in the summer, and later took over his role with the Azzurri, but the Lecce-born tactician says he could have left earlier.

“Last year I had several offers,” Conte revealed in an interview with La Repubblica.

“There was one from a very big English team, but as a matter of respect I never told anyone.

Antonio Conte reveals he turned down an ‘important’ offer from an English club toward the end of his time at Juventus.

The Italy CT left the Bianconeri in the summer, and later took over his role with the Azzurri, but the Lecce-born tactician says he could have left earlier.

“Last year I had several offers,” Conte revealed in an interview with La Repubblica.

“There was one from a very big English team, but as a matter of respect I never told anyone.

“I decided to continue with Juventus. That didn’t last very long, but that’s another story…”

Conte also revealed that Palermo’s Franco Vazquez could receive an Italy call-up after the Argentinian intimated his interest.

“I liked what he said, that an oriundo [foreign-born player eligible for Italy] shouldn’t consider Italy as a fall-back option.

“We’re not going to dismiss anyone, he has given maximum availability and we’re watching him.”

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