Chelsea bag Antonio Conte as legal battle £ 9million on the terms of the compensation of the Italian is taking shape

Chelsea finally said goodbye to Antonio Conte with a brief statement Friday, but a bitter and long legal battle could follow the terms of the Italian compensation.

In 61 words, the club confirmed the dismissal of the manager who offered them the Premier League title in his first season and the FA Cup less than two months ago.

They thanked the former Napoli coach, Maurizio Sarri, for his work over the past two years. . Sarri, 59, should replace his countryman

Chelsea issued their short and accurate statement on Friday morning that said: "Chelsea Football Club and Antonio Conte separated from the company

" During the time of & # 39; 39; Antonio at the club, we won our sixth championship title e Our eighth FA Cup: In the winning season, the club set a record of 30 wins in a season of 38 games in the Premier League, as well as a record 13 consecutive victories in the league.

"We wish Antonio every success in his future career"

Conte had 12 months off for his contract of 9 million pounds a year and the Italian wants full and immediate compensation rather than month by month

This is not the usual protocol of Chelsea and it is also believed lawyers still discuss the compensation of the former director of Juventus and Italy

Sources suggested Friday that Chelsea's statement was so direct because of legal problems.The club has carefully chosen their words and has avoided thanking the man that they claim to have sacked by his

Conte delivered trophies during his two years at Chelsea but also provoked controversy.

The attacker Diego Costa was no longer wanted by text message. This should be a key piece of evidence of the club

Tale also muddled with David Luiz and Willian and used press conferences last season to accuse the council of not signing his targets.

The club feared that if Conte stayed, star players could try to Real Madrid goalkeeper Eden Hazard revealed Friday that the Spanish giants were plotting £ 150,000 for Hazard, the Belgian champion Roberto Martinez believes that Hazard it would integrate perfectly.

Asked about the prospect of a move from the striker to Real, Martinez said, "He can play for any demanding team in the world."

Tale is not happy with the way his dismissal was handled, especially after his return

Conte was training on Thursday morning before being informed of his dismissal this afternoon

Eddie Newton and former goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini were temporarily taken care of.

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas thanked Conte on Twitter: "It was not easy for me to convince you at first but I hope that I made you proud. Good luck for l & # 39; future. "

Chelsea declined to comment on Friday night.