Chelsea have completed the much-anticipated appointment of Maurizio Sarri as the club's new manager following the departure of Antonio Conte.

Sarri arrives at Stamford Bridge after three impressive years at Italian club Napoli, but will take over at a club facing an uncertain future at boardroom level following Roman Abramovich's UK visa issues.
In a statement released on the club's official website, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said:

" We are delighted to welcome Maurizio and are looking forward to him bringing his football philosophy to Chelsea. Maurizio’s Napoli side played some of the most exciting football in Europe, impressing with their attacking approach and dynamism, and his coaching methods significantly improved the players at his disposal. He has plenty of experience in Serie A and the Champions League and we know he is relishing the chance to work in the Premier League."
The Chelsea job will be Sarri's first outside of Italy in a managerial career that has spanned 13 years and eight clubs, but the tactically-savvy coach says he is excited about the challenge:

" I am very happy to be coming to Chelsea and the Premier League. It is an exciting new period in my career. I look forward to starting work and meeting the players on Monday ahead of travelling to Australia, where I will be able to get to know the squad and begin our match action. I hope we can provide some entertaining football for our fans, and that we will be competing for trophies at the end of the season, which is what this club deserves."
Sarri has signed a three-year contract and his first Premier League game will be away at Huddersfield Town on August 11 - the opening Saturday of the season.