Antonio Conte insisted he won’t resign as Italy Coach before Euro 2016, but today’s papers all claim he’s ready to quit.

The tactician is reportedly furious after being forced to cancel his planned February get-together with players because Juventus and Roma would not release their stars.

The Serie A calendar for 2015-16 was announced yesterday and although there is an early ending to the season on May 15, the Coppa Italia Final remains up in the air.

Antonio Conte insisted he won’t resign as Italy Coach before Euro 2016, but today’s papers all claim he’s ready to quit.

The tactician is reportedly furious after being forced to cancel his planned February get-together with players because Juventus and Roma would not release their stars.

The Serie A calendar for 2015-16 was announced yesterday and although there is an early ending to the season on May 15, the Coppa Italia Final remains up in the air.

Conte had specifically requested the campaign finish with enough time for him to prepare the Azzurri for Euro 2016.

Although Conte was adamant he would not leave the job before that tournament, today’s front pages of La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport all insist he is livid with the Serie A clubs and considering his resignation.

“I’ll stay in my post until the European Championships in 2016,” the 45-year-old told La Repubblica.

“That’s never been an option, I think I’m a very responsible person, especially in difficult times, and this is one of those times.

“I made an important commitment, pushed the the enthusiasm of the President of the Federation to turn things around and I intend to respect that.

“I expect greater co-operation from the clubs. To bridge the gap to other nations, I must be able to work as a Coach, not just as a selector.

“Otherwise you could have had anyone else in my place, someone even less expensive.”

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