Looks like Prandelli indeed
Deschamps to snub Juve
Tuesday 18 May, 2004
Reports in France insist that Didier Deschamps has decided to take over at Chelsea and not Juventus next season.
The Monaco boss (pictured) was supposedly in pole position to follow in the footsteps of Marcello Lippi this summer.
However, the L’Equipe newspaper today suggests that the former French international will replace Claudio Ranieri at Stamford Bridge.
The Italian media had been convinced that Deschamps would become the next tactician of the Old Lady.
If Deschamps does head for the Premiership then Parma’s Cesare Prandelli will be the new favourite for Juve.
Especially as he has asked the Stadio Tardini outfit for a bit of time to evaluate their offer of a new contract.
"I already told the club on Sunday that I needed a break to consider my options," Prandelli is quoted as saying. "But I haven’t signed anything with any other team."
As if the situation wasn’t complicated enough, a new name has been added to the mix of possible candidates for the Juve job.
Lazio’s Roberto Mancini, also believed to be a target for Inter, is being associated with the Bianconeri today.