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Antonio Conte urges Nemanja Matic to snub Juventus and stay at Chelsea

Antonio held further talks with Nemanja Matic on Wednesday and told him to resist the lure of Juventus and stay at Chelsea.

The Italian champions have courted the Serbian midfielder since January wary that Manchester United and Real Madrid were chasing Paul Pogba.

Sportsmail revealed in May that Matic had interest from Manchester United and Juventus but now only the Italians' proposal is on the table.

Juventus have earmarked Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic (right) to replace Paul Pogba
Juventus have earmarked Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic (right) to replace Paul Pogba
New Blues boss Antonio Conte, pictured with Elisabetta Muscarello, wants Matic to stay
New Blues boss Antonio Conte, pictured with Elisabetta Muscarello, wants Matic to stay

They have made a lucrative contract offer via his representatives and the 28-year-old is attracted by a move to Turin after initially wanting to stay in England.