Antonio Conte admitted he was humbled after winning the Panchina d’Oro award for the second successive year.
Antonio Conte admitted he was humbled after winning the Panchina d’Oro award for the second successive year.
The Juventus” data-scaytid=”4″>Juventus boss was named Coach of the Year at a ceremony held on Monday, after guiding the Bianconeri to the Scudetto in 2012/13.
And the tactician conceded it was a real honour to be placed above Walter Mazzarri and Vincenzo Montella in the voting.
“It is never easy to win this for a second time,” he told reporters. “But I’m delighted to have been given this award.
“Considering this is voted for by Coaches, it is really very gratifying.
“Behind this achievement is a lot of hard work and a lot of passion – they are essential components for any Coach, as well as the sacrifice and the time it takes away from your family.
“I want to dedicate this to them, as well as the club, my players and all the staff.”
The Old Lady chief refused however, to confirm reports that he could succeed Cesare Prandelli at Italy.
“I will tell you what I’ve always told you – I will stay in my current position.
“I just want to focus on Juve because we have an important game against Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”14″>Fiorentina coming up.”