Antonio Conte reportedly signs contract extension with Chelsea

Antonio Conte has reportedly signed a new contract with Chelsea. (AFP/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte has been rewarded for Chelsea’s form this season with a new contract extension, according to reports in Italy.

Tuttomercatoweb claim that the 47-year-old has signed a new deal which will now run until 2020.

The Italian’s initial contract, which he signed with Chelsea when he joined last April, was due to expire in 2019.

After 25 games played in the Premier League, Conte has managed to guide Chelsea to top spot, eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City.

Chelsea are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. (AMA/Getty Images)

Conte’s new deal reportedly expires in 2020. (AMA/Getty Images)

Since making the drastic switch to a 3-4-3 system at the start of October, Chelsea __have won all but four of their 23 games in all competitions.

Conte could also potentially win the double in his first season in England, although they must beat Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final to reach Wembley.