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Conte planning 'unwanted' year off after Inter exit and links to Tottenham job

The Italian delivered Serie A title glory at San Siro last season but is planning on spending the 2021-22 campaign away from the dugout

Antonio Conte has revealed that he will be taking an "unwanted" year off from coaching in 2021-22, with the 51-year-old planning a break after leaving Inter and being linked with Tottenham.

The former Juventus and Chelsea boss delivered long-awaited Serie A title glory to San Siro last season, with an 11-year barren run for the Nerazzurri brought to an end.

Conte walked away in spite of that success, while also opting against pursuing a return to English football as Jose Mourinho's successor in north London, and he is now looking to recharge his batteries during a 12-month sabbatical.