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Chelsea add former Palermo sporting director Luca Cattani to increase their scouting network in Italy

Chelsea are adding Italian chief Luca Cattani to their scouting network.

Chelsea add ex-Palermo sporting director to scouting team

Cattani will track young talent in Antonio Conte’s homeland in the hope that Chelsea can steal a march on their rivals in Europe.

Luca Cattani had previously worked at Serie A side Palermo and Serie B outfit Novara

He becomes the latest Italian to join the west London club.

Conte, 47, added several trusted aides from Italy to his backroom staff when he took over in the summer.

Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to return to his homeland for transfer targets
Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to return to his homeland for transfer targets

And it is no secret that the former Juventus player and manager likes to look towards his homeland for targets.