Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has disclosed that after his initial season with the club, there were discussions about potentially signing Romelu Lukaku and Virgil van Dijk. Conte believes that the addition of these two players could have significantly altered Chelsea’s competitive stance in English football.
According to a statement made to @TeleFootball, Conte reflected on the opportunities that might have been, stating, “I think with those two important players we could have changed the situation… After the first season, we could have become dominant in England.” This revelation sheds light on Chelsea’s transfer strategy and Conte’s vision for the team during his tenure.
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