Playing as a midfielder, Conte began his career at local club Lecce and later became one of the most decorated and influential players in the history of Juventus. He captained the team and won the UEFA Champions League, as well as five Serie A titles, among other honours.

Why has Conte left Inter?

Italian media said the parting was down to Conte's unhappiness with plans to cut costs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, while Inter president Steven Zhang later explained that they had “different ideas".

What type of manager is Conte?

Conte is not just a man manager, though, as he is also tactically one of the best in the world. He likes his teams to play with intensity, although he has been criticised for sometimes being defensive and counter-attacking – an accusation he often argues against.