Antonio Conte speaks out as Andrea Pirlo visits Chelsea training ground

ANTONIO CONTE has revealed Andrea Pirlo was only at Chelsea’s training ground for a visit.

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The legendary Italy midfielder, who currently plays for MLS side New York City FC, was spotted at the Blues' Cobham training ground today. 

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte worked with the midfielder at Juventus and with the Italian national team. 

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Andrea Pirlo visited Antonio Conte at Chelsea's training ground today

Andrea comes here only to visit

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

However, the Italian claimed Pirlo won’t be joining him in west London and insisted the 37-year-old was only there for a visit.

“I’m pleased for this because he was my player at Juve for three years and he was a great player,” Conte said. 

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Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Conte worked together at Juventus and with the Italian national team

“I’m happy for his visit with his son and we have a good relationship. 

“Andrea comes here only to visit and he has a contract in America and he’s enjoying it there.

“No, he didn’t train. But he’s still able to do a good session!”

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