SPORT: Antonio Conte Rules Himself Out Of Managing Real Madrid

Antonio Conte has reportedly ‘ruled himself out’ of contention to become the new Real Madrid manager following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui on Monday

Antonio Conte had been the early favorite to succeed Julen Lopetegui, but Madrid instead chose to appoint Santiago Solari as a short-term interim option after seemingly failing to reach an agreement with the Italian.

Now, a report from Sky Sports claims that Conte has withdrawn from the running altogether.

Sky explain that Conte, who was sacked by Chelsea in July, feels the project on offer in Madrid is ‘not right’ for him and will, therefore, extend his ongoing break from football until the summer.