Antonio Conte Admits He May Not Continue as Inter Manager Next Season

Antonio Conte has admitted he may not be Inter boss next season, potentially leaving his side's Europa League final defeat to Sevilla as his last game in charge.

Conte joined the Italian giants ahead of the 2019/20 campaign and enjoyed an impressive debut season, with Inter embarking on their first serious title challenge in nine years and reaching a European final.

They would ultimately miss out on the Serie A title to Juventus, and suffered a 3-2 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League final on Friday evening, stretching Inter's trophy drought to nine years.

However, despite orchestrating a successful inaugural season at the San Siro, Conte's future has been cast into doubt after he publicly criticised the running of the club in August.

Speaking following Inter's defeat to Sevilla, the Italian did little to reassure Inter supporters about the longevity of his tenure.

"We're going to meet next week with the club and we'll decide about my future," Conte told Sky Sport Italia. "I'm not sure that I'll be the Inter manager next season, we'll decide together."

Inter president Steven Zhang did nothing to quell fears that the former Chelsea boss could be heading for the exits, giving a very vague answer when quizzed on Conte's future at full time.

“He and his staff, together with the players and all the other members of the club are doing a great job,” Zhang said. “Now the players and the staff will rest, because they deserve it, and then we will plan for the future."

Following the conclusion of the Serie A season, Conte had been heavily critical of the Inter officials, leading to speculation his time at the San Siro would be brief.

"It has been a tough year on a personal level, very tough," Conte said. "I don't think the players saw their work recognised, I don't think I saw my work recognised and we all received very little protection from the club. A big club should protect its players more."