Juventus have already broken the Italian transfer record with a £75.3million deal for Gonzalo Higuain, with Conte branding the current market as “crazy”, and are thought to be considering Matic as their next marquee signing.

Matic endured a bitterly disappointing campaign in Chelsea’s woeful defence of their Premier League title last season, even losing his place under Jose Mourinho.

But Conte is keen to work with the 27-year-old and has sent out a clear message over his future during the club’s pre-season tour of America.