Journalist Massimo Giletti has revealed Antonio Conte was all set to move to AC Milan.
Conte quit as coach of Juventus.
"I don't think I'm revealing anything too secretive when I say Conte had a deal in hand with Milan and Juventus didn't like that, so I think it made the situation more complex," Giletti told RTL radio.
"Not many people knew this, but it's not a big secret that Conte had an agreement with Milan. I think that is one of the many reasons behind this split, including tension after three years of success and the desire to try a new experience.
"He knew it would be difficult to win again with the same team and that probably pushed Conte to seek other important characters, like those he'd find at Milan.
"It is curious that Conte was meant to go to Milan and now Juve signed the ex-Milan Coach Massimiliano Allegri. It's Kafkaesque.
"I think whoever arrived at Juventus would find huge difficulties, because they are replacing the man who revived Juventus and 60-70 per cent of their success is down to Conte."
