Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told the club he wants to leave after a single season to join Italian champions Juventus, Herald Nigeria has leant.
It was gathered that Sarri has been an uncomfortable fit with fans at Stamford Bridge and despite winning the Europa League this week and finishing third in the Premier League, he isn’t satisfied enough to stay at the club.
He has been linked with Juventus, who are seeking a successor to Massimiliano Allegri.
Sarri reportedly held talks with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia on Friday and informed her that he wanted to return to his homeland, but it would seem Chelsea will seek compensation from any suitor.
Sarri succeeded Antonio Conte as Chelsea manager last summer after spending three years at Napoli. The 60-year-old enjoyed a tremendous start at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea went unbeaten in 18 games.
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He also endured consistent criticism from a significant portion of the club’s supporters throughout the campaign and suffered heavy 4-0 and 6-0 defeats at Bournemouth and Manchester City. Chelsea, however, reached the Carabao Cup final, which they lost on penalties to Manchester City, before finishing the season strongly.
According to Sarri, Chelsea’s victory at the Europa League final would be his first major victory.
Despite this, he refused to commit his future to the club, saying: “You know very well that I love the Premier League, the level of the competition, and I am lucky because I am at Chelsea, one of the best teams in the best championship in the world.
“So at the moment I am happy, but of course I want to know if the club is happy, if we can improve. “It’s normal I think; I have a discussion with the owner after every season with every club.” Chelsea are facing a transfer ban next season which could restrict their ability to attract a big name coach.
There are also indications that former midfielder Frank Lampard, now the manager of Championship side Derby, ma be back to manage the blues, should Sarri leave Stamford Bridge.