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Juventus manager Antonio Conte has stated that he would delight to win the Champions League. This remains as that ultimate trophy that Juventus have failed to win in a long time. The best Juventus have done in this competition with Conte as the manager has been reaching the quarter-finals two years ago when they were knocked out by Bayern Munich, who eventually won the trophy. Last season, they were heavily expected to challenge for the title, but even with the addition of players like Carlos Tevez the squad, they were unable to do so.

After recently confirming that he will be staying at Juventus into the new season as well, Conte stated his ambition is to win the Champions League. Conte has also spoken about the possibility of going head-to-head with his international teammate Filippo Inzaghi, who is widely speculated to become the next AC Milan manager. Conte is no stranger to winning Champions League medals after having lifted the title when he was a player with Juventus back in the 1995 – 96 season. He says that it would be a different feeling to win the trophy as a manager.

Only select few like the Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti have won the trophy both as a player and as a manager. “Champions League? I have a path to take, I hope to win many. We’re working and dreaming, though the important thing is to wake ourselves up and see the reality, which is understanding that winning this competition is not easy. My attitude on the bench? I’m obnoxious because I win, but on the field I’m different from how I am outside of it. Juventus have returned to seeming like the bad guy, because those who win would want pull all of the punches,” said the Juventus manager detailing his plans for next season.