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Conte led the Bianconeri to three consecutive Scudetti, but dramatically departed the club in July, before taking over as CT of the Italian national team.
Antonio Conte has spoken about his departure from Juventus, saying the time was right for him to leave the Serie A champions.
Conte led the Bianconeri to three consecutive Scudetti, but dramatically departed the club in July, before taking over as CT of the Italian national team.
“When you have a strong sentimental relationship, there comes a time when it’s right to separate – for the good of everyone,” Conte told Enrico Varriale on ‘Il Processo del Lunedi’.
“It’s hard to understand if you’re a fan, but everything was done with good intentions.
“My relationship with Agnelli, Marotta and Paratici isn’t broken. The relationship remains, but I thought and I said that after three years we had reached the end.”
Conte also reflected on his three years with Juventus, which included three Scudetti, an unbeaten season and a record 102-point total.
“In three years, Juve built a skyscraper from the ground up. [When I took over] the team was coming from two seventh-place finishes, and it wasn’t easy to bring in the right mentality.
“However, by the time we went to the training camp I realised I had at my disposal a group of players willing to overcome any obstacle.
“I had a great team, and along with the President we believed we could achieve miracles. And that’s what we did.”
Conte backed his former club as favourites for the Serie A title, but believes Roma will run them close.
“Juve are still favourites for the Scudetto, but Roma are on a similar path to the one we did. Last year they’d have won the title, but came up against a monstrous Juve side.
“They’ve made some smart signings, and are trying to build their own stadium.”