Match-fixing trial not expected to affect Antonio Conte taking up Chelsea reins



Chelsea announced on Monday that Conte will take charge at Stamford Bridge on a three-year deal after coaching Italy at Euro 2016 this summer

Conte is one of several defendants in a match-fixing trial taking place in Cremona, relating to when he was in charge of Serie B side Siena in 2011

He denies any wrongdoing

Italian prosecutor Roberto Di Martino has reportedly stated he would be seeking a six-month suspended prison sentence and an 8,000 euros (£6,400) fine for Conte, who has already served a four-month touchline ban imposed by the Italian Football Federation in 2012 relating to the case

A final statement by the defence looks set to be made to the court later this month, with the judge's verdict expected in the middle of May

Chelsea will not comment on the matter as it is part of an ongoing legal process, but three-time Serie A-winning coach Conte, who has maintained his innocence throughout the affair, believes he has no charge to answer

Source : PA

Source: PA