Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri to become Juventus manager

Chelsea have agreed a compensation package with Juventus for their Italian manger Maurizio Sarri to join the Seria A champions. Both clubs have been in negotiations to find a deal, and an agreement was finally reached on Thursday night for the 60 year old to move back to Italy, just under a year after his move to England.

A compensation pay of £5m is reported to have been agreed by both clubs, for the former Napoli manager to join the old lady.

Maurizio Sarri had a difficult time as Chelsea manager, he was at several times just days from the sack during his spell in the Premier League after suffering some damaging defeats during the season. He also courted criticism from the club's fans who never quite warm themselves to his tactics. But, he leaves Stamford Bridge after winning his first trophy as a manager, following the 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Europa League Final. He also led Chelsea to third place in the league, and a place in next season's Champions League.

The transfer ban imposed by FIFA on Chelsea have complicated the club's summer plans. Talisman Eden Hazard has joined Real Madrid, and pending a succesful outcome from the club's appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, it's transfer plans for the summer remains on hold.

Already, reports have linked former Chelsea midfielder and Derby County manager, Frank Lampard as the favourite for the job. He led the Championship club to the playoffs final in his first season as a manager.