Former Juventus boss Antonio Conte tried to sign Giorgio Chiellini in 2016 during his stint at Chelsea, according to Italian website Calciomercato.
Chiellini came up with a towering performance against Inter for the bianconeri yesterday, as he played a vital role in handing the Old Lady a big 1-0 win. The 34-year-old has made ten Serie A appearances so far this season.
Calciomercato's Fabrizio Romano understands that Conte tried signing Chiellini back in 2016 when he had joined Chelsea as the club's boss as he knew how good the Italian centre-back was.
Chiellini was the first player Conte had on his list of transfers and he had even told the Blues owner Roman Abramovich to sign the defender at all costs, even if it costed a lot.
Andrea Agnelli though, armored Chiellini and Juve somehow managed to keep the defender that summer. He never wanted to leave the bianconeri and his mind is still very much focused on playing for Juve.
He now has a lifetime contract with Juve and Conte was the only man who tried to break the romance between Juventus and Giorgio Chiellini.
tukblotz
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Mr. Sarri, please try to get the ambition of buying young players. Not someone like Jorghino who is always quarrelling with players while game on more than a his coach Sarri, perhaps it's a mission.
tukblotz
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Mr. Sarri, please try to get the ambition of buying young players. Not someone like Jorghino who is always quarrelling with players while game on more than his coach Sarri, perhaps it's a mission.
Nuybiklp
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chiello too his been performing for decade,and his consistent,very strong even at 34,the Italian wall
And David Luiz is very inconsistent @ 33/34. He is so erratic!
Nuybiklp
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I tell you bro Chelsea fans are so clueless and plaatic thats why they are fans am a supporter!
Nuybiklp
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even with chelillini Conte would have done nothing last season, he too much like defensive game, just look at the pattern of Sarri is Attacking and we are using it to win.mou absolutely destroy conte with is comments.
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Chiellini better than David Luiz, Luiz should learn from the master of blocks and defending.
divaks
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even with chelillini Conte would have done nothing last season, he too much like defensive game, just look at the pattern of Sarri is Attacking and we are using it to win.mou absolutely destroy conte with is comments.
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but still i prefer chiellini in defense than any other cb in the world
Alakiri
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even with chelillini Conte would have done nothing last season, he too much like defensive game, just look at the pattern of Sarri is Attacking and we are using it to win.mou absolutely destroy conte with is comments.
Abror2017
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Don't you ever seen 30+ player with an excelent quality? Feel so sory for u 🤣
SandyBoy697
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He wanted every 30 age+ players. Stupid conte 🤦♂️
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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He's unimaginable center back.. He's the best.. He is giving his best for all matches even with small Team.. Already Jose mourinho told about him that every defender should learn from him how to be stopper.. And described him as a university of defending.. Hatsoff chiellini
Just like Jose to call a defender the university of defending being a defensive football loving manager...
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Conte targets were guys like Chiellini, Nianggolan and Higauin and our board gave him guys like Morata, Bakayoko and Zappacosta. And some of y'all still blame Conte for last season....
FCBlahm
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Chiellini belongs to juve!
Alaindelon
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we dont care conte and Chiellini , but we dont like morata!!!
flash888
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now Chiellini just hope he gets the chance to retire at Juve!!
Naneoprt
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He's unimaginable center back.. He's the best.. He is giving his best for all matches even with small Team.. Already Jose mourinho told about him that every defender should learn from him how to be stopper.. And described him as a university of defending.. Hatsoff chiellini
WasimRaz
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Old News
kencintu
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chiello too his been performing for decade,and his consistent,very strong even at 34,the Italian wall
Vikram95
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what a signing he would have been for Chelsea .Amongst the very best in his position and so much experience and no hint of him slowing down either . Chelsea's defence would have become practically impregnable if he had joined them
CristianoRonaldodos
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HE IS A GOOD FOOTBALLER!! HIS IMPACT IS EQUAL TO THE IMPACT OF RAMOS ! BUT THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS RAMOS HAS BEEN PERFORMING FOR DECADE BUT HE FOR PAST 4-5 YEARS!!! ANYWAYS GOOD LUCK ON YOUR WAY TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!!!