Antonio Conte has admitted his desire to return to club management is the reason behind his decision to step down as Italy coach this summer.
The 46-year-old's departure from the Azzurri was confirmed on Tuesday after Italian Football Federation President, Carlo Tavecchio, said Conte had informed him that he did not intend on renewing his deal past the summer.
The former Juventus boss is set to be announced as Chelsea's new manager, with Conte thought to have already agreed terms on a three-year contract worth £4.75m-a-year after tax.
And the current Italy boss has now admitted he is keen to return to the day-to-day workings at a club, although he stressed he remains fully focused on leading the Azzurri to success at the Euros in France first.
"I feel that I must go back to being a coach in a club to have the opportunity of coaching every day," he wrote on his official Facebook page on Tuesday.
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"At this time all of our concentration is focused on the Euros, where we will try with work and sacrifice to take advantage of our potential.
"Those who know me are aware I'll give everything."
