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“This is amazing” – Antonio Conte jokes about Juventus rumours while Italian head coach talks Tottenham future

Antonio Conte responded to questions over a possible return to Juventus with a laugh, describing the speculation as ‘disrespectful’.

The Italian giantsAfter a difficult start in Serie A, the team is at a crossroads.

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Conte laughed at reports that he was linked to a return from Juventus

It comes as pressure continues to mount on Allegri in Turin

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It happens as Allegri continues to be under pressure in Turin

The Old Lady has lost two of their eight league fixtures so far, and are now in eighth place.

This is why pressure is growing. Massimiliano AllegriHe is now under greater scrutiny for his role as head coach.

Conte is regarded as a Juventus legend after making 418 appearances for the club in all competitions, winning five Serie A titles and a Champions League winners’ medal, while also managing the club between 2011 and 2014 and winning Serie A a further three times.

However, the 53-year-old declared his joy at his position in charge of Tottenham, who face a huge north London derby at Arsenal on Saturday – LIVE on talkSPORT.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Conte said: “This is incredible [laughs].

“In this period I think this is disrespectful for the coach that works in Juventus and for me working in Tottenham.

Conte insists that he’s happy in north London

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Conte insists that he’s happy in north London

“We have just started the season.

“Many times I have spoken about this topic and I’ve always said I’m happy and enjoying my time with Tottenham.

“We have the whole season to find the best solution for the club and for me and for sure I’m enjoying my time at Tottenham.

“I have a great relationship with the owner and [Tottenham’s managing director of football Fabio] Paratici. I don’t see any problems at the moment in the future.

“We both signed the contract. I don’t want to listen to someone speaking about this [linked elsewhere].”

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