Antonio Conte says he’s a “serial winner” who “can not alternate” as he challenged Chelsea to again him or sack him after Saturday’s FA Cup good fortune over Manchester United.

Hypothesis has been rife all season that Conte can be axed as head trainer this summer time.

The Italian received the Premier League 12 months in the past in his first marketing campaign, just for the Blues to complete 5th this time period, lacking out on Champions League qualification.

A 2nd trophy got here at Wembley in what may well be Conte’s ultimate fit as boss, as Eden Danger’s penalty earned a 1-Zero win over Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United.

“After two years the membership is aware of me rather well,” Conte stated.

“In the event that they wish to proceed to paintings with me, they know me. I will’t alternate. My manner is at all times the similar: laborious paintings and to construct a robust mentality with my gamers.

“I will’t alternate. I am this. I am this and I believe my previous speaks very transparent as a participant and as a supervisor. You’ll say what you wish to have, however I am a serial winner.

“I confirmed this in England in a hard second for the membership, after 10th position (in 2015-16). I have confirmed this additionally nowadays, as a result of we discovered learn how to win this trophy.

“I am more than happy for the gamers, I am more than happy for our fanatics. On the similar time I am glad for the membership.

“The verdict to fee me (with the activity), in two seasons I introduced two trophies for this membership.”

Conte ultimate summer time signed an stepped forward contract, however now not an extension to the three-year deal agreed on his arrival which expires in June 2019.

The 48-year-old added: “I at all times say I am dedicated to this membership, to admire my contract.

“As rather well our activity isn’t easy. I take into account that the membership can come to a decision, a favorable choice, a damaging choice. I am the primary to grasp.

“I am the trainer of an ideal, vital membership, in England and the arena. It is proper that the membership calls for of me so much.

“There may be this risk (that) with this workforce of gamers we did the utmost.

“I’ve nice admire for my membership. Evidently we will make the most productive choice. I am the primary to simply accept each and every choice for the longer term.

“After those two seasons I can at all times love this color, those fanatics, this membership. Additionally if my long term should be otherwise.”