Antonio Conte has threatened Chelsea chiefs that he will take a year-long sabbatical if he’s sacked this summer, in order to get most compensation from the club.
Despite winning the Premier League and the FA Cup in his two years in charge at Stamford Bridge, Conte is still expected to be sacked from his role as manager.
His relationship with the Chelsea board deteriorated after a row over last summer’s transfers and he would leave for some time.
Chelsea were reluctant to sack him sooner due to fears over a huge compensation bill but they face a £9m pay out anyway with Conte considering taking a 12-month break from football.
Conte will continue to be paid his salary for 12 months until he takes another job if he is sacked and he is only wants to accept an extremely attractive offer as he takes his time.
A short-term option does not appeal to him and this is thought to be influenced by the lack of high-profile jobs available this summer.
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This situation is not new for Chelsea, who were forced to pay Roberto Di Matteo for two years after sacking him in 2012, though this time the compensation will only be for a year.
While they will hope Conte takes a job immediately after moving on, there are concerns they will be forced to part with the £9m.
