After Allegri Went To Juve, Conte Was Madrid Coach Favorite

JAKARTA - There are increasing reports that Antonio Conte is the favorite to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid after Massimiliano Allegri returns to Juventus.

Sky Sport Italia stated on Thursday evening that Conte was behind Raul and even Mauricio Pochettino in the role of nomination.

Allegri is of course the first choice, but by the time Zidane announced his departure, the Italian had already agreed to return to Juventus on a four-year contract.

According to Sportitalia, Real Madrid is now stepping up their talks with Conte and is confident to complete the deal quickly.

Conte ended his contract with Inter by mutual consent on Wednesday, having led the Nerazzurri to their first Serie A title since 2010.

He has also been linked with Tottenham and PSG, but will consider Real Madrid the preferred option.