7 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Seems to be the case. Obviously they wanted to do something to try and keep him, but presumably he was not willing to commit himself any longer.

Lack of commitment on one or both sides. Maybe he is not happy with our transfer window. To be fair if he sees out these two years will be a surprise. 

He is a smart man with our mess of a board

So what does that take him to, seeing as his contract wasn't up? plus something has happened to make him sign, i.e. he's getting his new striker?

3 minutes ago, Ballack & Blu said:

So what does that take him to, seeing as his contract wasn't up? plus something has happened to make him sign, i.e. he's getting his new striker?

It makes no difference as it runs out the exact same time as his current deal did.

1 minute ago, Chelsbear said:

It makes no difference as it runs out the exact same time as his current deal did.

just on a shed load more dollar then??

1 minute ago, Ballack & Blu said:

just on a shed load more dollar then??

Yeah, improved terms.

Not huge news right enough 

probably for the best. last season was fantastic, but there was also less against us, i.e. lack of champs league & injuries. next season will be the true test to whether last season was a "fluke" or not. if conte doesn't have an impressive season with us, then he he either gets sacked or stays for his last season; if he has a great season then the board will likely offer him a new improved contract extension. we learned our mistakes from jose's tenure here. 

At least he'll get a bigger payout when they sack him :') 

It's good news, cant understand why anyone would turn it into a negative.

Hes got an improved contract which no doubt means he got some improved conditions he wanted too. I'm sure he wouldn't sign it without certain assurances too.

Remember - the club paid off Mourinho 4 months after signing a 4 year deal. This will suit them as well,  if Conte has another good season it wouldn't surprise me if they try and extend the deal this time next year.

Edited July 18, 20178 yr by bjd

Its actually quite refreshing to see a manager play hard ball with the board and not commit. It might actually force the board to demonstrate that they are willing to actually back a manager rather than just over demand of them. 

Weve got one of the worlds best coach and the board appear to not want to give him what he wants. Just seems ridiculous and short sighted. 

Just now, bjd said:

It's good news, cant understand why anyone would turn it into a negative.

Hes got an improved contract which no doubt means he got some improved conditions he wanted too. I'm sure he wouldn't sign it without certain assurances too.

Remember - the club paid off Mourinho 4 months after signing a 4 year deal. This will suit them as well,  if Conte has another good season it wouldn't surprise me if they try and extend the deal this time next year.

It's obviously a statement by the club and the manager to put all the bullsh*t rumours of him leaving to rest, but you know, the usual lot just have to turn it into a negative, we can't have positive news about the club.

It's ironic that we've got a manager that we could all settle on and he seems keen to not stay around too long. 

Love the news. Don't worry about the extension. If we get 3 years of Conte I'm pretty happy.

2 hours ago, Zeta said:

Seems to be the case. Obviously they wanted to do something to try and keep him, but presumably he was not willing to commit himself any longer.

Let's be honest here, there's flexibility for both parties and the club don't like paying managers off.

Conte signing a Klopp-esque six-year contract would just be disingenuous, and financially irresponsible. We all know how this story ends.

Edited July 18, 20178 yr by Charles Ryder

1 hour ago, bjd said:

Hes got an improved contract which no doubt means he got some improved conditions he wanted too. I'm sure he wouldn't sign it without certain assurances too.

 

Nothing's changed except he gets more money. What possible reason would he have for not signing?

3 hours ago, Ballack & Blu said:

So what does that take him to, seeing as his contract wasn't up? plus something has happened to make him sign, i.e. he's getting his new striker?

He remains contracted as manager until the end of the 2018/2019 season.

2 hours ago, JM7 said:

Its actually quite refreshing to see a manager play hard ball with the board and not commit. It might actually force the board to demonstrate that they are willing to actually back a manager rather than just over demand of them. 

Weve got one of the worlds best coach and the board appear to not want to give him what he wants. Just seems ridiculous and short sighted. 

There's no reason why Conte shouldn't sign the new contract with improved terms as it's merely a pay rise and nothing more.  The board's original contract extension offer has been rejected and rightly so as it gives Conte flexibility to walk away without a very large payoff and join another club should he be unsatsifed with transfer dealings and whatnot. 

6 hours ago, evissy said:

Love the news. Don't worry about the extension. If we get 3 years of Conte I'm pretty happy.

I'm not I want him indefinitely 

Nothings changed then from our point of view. Looks like the club gave him more money.. just in case he was getting 'restless'?

50% pay rise for doing his job well. Wonder what the reward will be in 12 months time if he similarly achieves? 

8 hours ago, Charles Ryder said:

Let's be honest here, there's flexibility for both parties and the club don't like paying managers off.

Conte signing a Klopp-esque six-year contract would just be disingenuous, and financially irresponsible. We all know how this story ends.

Could have fooled me...

At least we get the two years left in his contract...

I am sure it must be pretty rare for a player or manager to get a hefty payrise without having to extend his current contract. To me this sounds like the club knows Conte is really unhappy with how we have looked in the transfer market and the club is trying to make up for it by paying him £3 million more a year. Like a "we are sorry we have fecked things up again, but here have another £3 million a year and stay pleeeeeeeease"

How do you people get out of bed in the morning :|

13 minutes ago, Stim said:

How do you people get out of bed in the morning :|

Tbh I don't think they are dog tired like you.