Chelsea reach agreement on Antonio Conte replacement as Champions League winner snubs Arsenal for Blues

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly decided to sack Antonio Conte once the club are knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16.

The Blues will likely get a tough draw in the next phase of the competition after only finishing second in their group, and Abramovich is said to be fed up with Conte, according to Don Balon.

The Italian tactician got off to a dream start at Stamford Bridge last season, winning the title in his first year in charge and reaching the FA Cup final.

However, Chelsea lost again this weekend to West Ham, making it a worryingly high four defeats for the campaign already, and putting them 11 points behind current league leaders Manchester City.

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Chelsea have reportedly decided on appointing former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique to replace Antonio Conte, with the Champions League-winning tactician snubbing Arsenal.

According to Don Balon, the Blues already have an agreement wrapped up with Enrique to replace Conte, with Roman Abramovich deciding to sack the Italian as soon as his side exit the Champions League.

The Spanish tactician looks an exciting appointment for Chelsea, who could do with a change after a slump in form this season under Conte.

Despite being so dominant on their way to Premier League glory last season, Chelsea already look out of the running this year after suffering four early defeats.