Antonio Conte will become the fifth manager to take the reigns at Chelsea after being appointed as head coach on a three-year contract.
Conte succeeds Jose Mourinho, who was sacked as manager in December, and will take up his role after managing Italy in this summer’s European Championships.
The 46-year-old said on chelseafc.com: “I am happy we have made the announcement now so everything is clear and we can end the speculation.”