Chelsea slammed over pursuit of Italy manager Antonio Conte: 'We are in a world failing to demonstrate even a minimum amount of education and manners'

Chelsea's manners have been called into question following their pursuit of Italy manager Antonio Conte.

It was announced this week that the Azzurri coach will stand down from his role with the national team after the European Championships this summer, paving the way for a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea held talks with Conte earlier this year as they searched for the long-term successor to Jose Mourinho and Italian Football Coaches Association chairman Renzo Ulivieri has slated the Blues' actions

He said: 'It was known that Conte would leave the national team. 

'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.'

Conte's imminent departure from the national set-up was confirmed by the Italian Football Federation on Tuesday following talks with the 46-year-old.

FIGC chief Carlo Tavecchio said: 'Antonio Conte has told me that at the end of the European Championship his experience with us will come to an end.

'He can hear the call of the training ground, the daily work of training, and that is understandable.'

The former Juventus boss took to social media to ease fans' worries about his focus going into Euro 2016.

A post on Conte's Facebook page read: 'At this time all of our concentration is focused on Euro 2016 where we will try with work and sacrifice to take advantage of our potential.

'Those who know me are aware that I will give everything I have. After that I feel that I must return to managing a club with the opportunity of coaching every day. Thank you to President Tavecchio, who is by my side on a daily basis on this great adventure.'