Chelsea’s incredibly short send off to Antonio Conte – in full

Chelsea have sacked manager Antonio Conte with fellow Italian Maurizio Sarri lined up as his successor at Stamford Bridge.

Conte equalled the Premier League record for for consecutive wins (13), and the record number of wins in a season (30) when leading Chelsea to the title in 2016/17 season. The club also recorded the second-highest points tally in a Premier League season.

During his time with Chelsea, Conte was in charge of 106 games, winning 69, drawing 17, and losing 20. His win percentage was 65 per cent, making him – by that metric – one of Chelsea’s most successful managers of all time.

Chelsea’s statement announcing Conte’s departure totalled just 52 words.

The club’s statement read as follows:

Chelsea Football Club and Antonio Conte have parted company.

During Antonio’s time at the club, we won our sixth league title and eighth FA Cup. In the title winning season, the club set a then-record 30 wins in a 38-game Premier League season, as well as a club-record 13 consecutive league victories.

We wish Antonio every success in his future career.

Curt.

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Conte has not yet addressed his departure from the club.

Sarri is now expected to take control having left his role at Napoli.

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