Chelsea's pursuit of Antonio Conte has drawn criticism from Italy.

Conte is signed to manage Italy through Euro 2016.

"It was known that Conte would leave the national team," Italian coaching chief Renzo Ulivieri said. "The thing I regret, though, is that a club contacts the coach of a national federation without any warning.

"It shows we are in a world which is failing to demonstrate even a minimum amount of education and manners."