Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte refuses to rule out move for Arturo Vidal and insists ‘he’d go to war’ with him

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte refuses to rule out move for Arturo Vidal and insists ‘he’d go to war’ with him

ANTONIO CONTE has refused to rule out bringing Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal to Stamford Bridge.

The pair worked alongside each other at Juventus between 2011 and 2014, and the Chelsea boss has lauded the Chilean international.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has claimed he would want to ‘go to war’ with Arturo VidalAFP or licensors The Bayern Munich midfielder has been linked with a switch to Stamford BridgeGetty - Contributor

German news outlet Kicker claimed that the Bundesliga giants may sell the 30-year-old in the near future, leading to speculation the West London side could make a move.

Speaking after the Blues’ 2-0 victory over Brighton on Boxing Day, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t speak about players from other teams’ card.

“I must be honest, it’s not right to talk about a player of another team. Especially if you try to link this player with us.

“But Arturo is a fantastic player, I have a great respect for Arturo, and we spent many years in Juventus together.

The 48-year-old worked with the Chilean international between 2011 and 2014 at JuventusGetty - Contributor Arturo Vidal is valued at around £53million by the Bundesliga giantsAFP or licensors

“If we go to war, I’d always want him with me.”

Vidal’s contract at the Allianz Arena expires in 2019, and Bayern could cash in on the £53million rated midfielder.

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Conte and Vidal won three consecutive Serie A titles together, as well as one Coppa Italia.

And since returning to Germany after a four-season stint with Bayer Leverkusen, he has won back-to-back league championships.

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The two-time Copa America winner has started 11 matches in the Bundesliga this season, banging in five goals and registering two assists.

But he could be interested in reuniting with his former boss should the opportunity arise.

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