Antonio Conte eyeing 'exciting' new job this summer - but needs Jose Mourinho to play part

Antonio Conte is set to become the new manager of AS Roma after signing a two-year deal with the Italian club.

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The former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss has been out of work since leaving Inter at the end of last season.

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Conte is expected to take over from current Roma manager Paulo Fonseca, who will leave the club at the end of the current campaign.

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Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new manager of AS Roma's Serie A rivals, SSC Napoli.

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The Portuguese coach was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur in April, and will take over from Gennaro Gattuso at Napoli next season.

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Another top manager, Christophe Galtier, has reportedly agreed to become the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain.

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Galtier is currently in charge of French club Lille, who are on the brink of winning their first Ligue 1 title in 10 years.

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PSG, on the other hand, are set to finish second in Ligue 1, behind arch-rivals Lille, and are in need of a new manager.

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Galtier's appointment is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, as PSG look to rebuild their squad ahead of next season.

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With these high-profile appointments, the Italian and French leagues are set for an exciting summer of football as top managers clash.

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