Antonio Conte has finally signed a new contract with Chelsea.

The director, Marina Granovskaia, hailed the 47-year-old’s “incredible success” with the new contract reflecting the board’s “belief that he can continue to deliver results both domestically and as we return to European competition in the Champions League”.

Conte had been expected to sign an extension to 2021 but has cut a frustrated figure this summer while Chelsea have struggled to reinforce after last year’s title-winning squad and before that return to Europe’s elite club competition.

There is still time for Chelsea to make waves in the transfer market and secure the players Conte believes can make them competitive in the Premier League and Champions League next term.

Conte received strong interest from Inter Milan.