The manager of Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri, "spotted in Milan" as he approaches his position at Juventus

Maurizio Sarri was seen in Milan while he is about to become Juventus director, according to reports in Italy.

The Italian joined Chelsea last summer and led the Blues to the Europa League trophy and one of the top four in the Premier League.

However, Sarri has a difficult relationship with the club's fans and seems ready to leave after just one season as head of Stamford Bridge.

The 60-year-old is closely linked to the current opening of Juventus after the departure of Mbadimiliano Allegri from the Italian giants at the end of their campaign.

And it is claimed that Sarri is getting closer to an agreement with Serie A champions after a video on the La Repubblica website has been shown showing the boss of the Blues entering the Palazzo Parigi hotel. In Milan.

According to Football Italia, Fabio Paratici, director of sports at Juventus, often uses this venue as a basis for negotiations.

Although Sarri still has two years to spare in his current contract in West London, reports released Friday hinted that Chelsea was ready to part with the Italian despite seeing him finish the season with European silverware.

The Blues finished their season with a dominant 4-1 win over London rivals Arsenal in the final of the Europa League in Baku on Wednesday.

This came after he led them to a third place in the Premier League and secured them a spot in the Champions League next season.

However, Sarri's style of play has earned him many critics from Chelsea fans.

Many fans have struggled to follow the tactics of the & # 39; Sarri-ball & # 39; and the Italian has been subject to reproaches from the Stamford Bridge crowd several times this season.