Maurizio Sarri has told Chelsea he wants to leave with the club expected to let him go.

The Italian held talks with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia on Friday and is well aware of Juventus’ interest in him.

It is understood that during the meeting Sarri, despite having a year left on his contract with an option for a further 12 months, made it clear his preference was to go now. An additional factor for him was family reasons.

Chelsea are considering the situation. The club is not likely to stand in Sarri’s way if a compensation fee, of £5million, the cost of a year’s salary, is paid. It is believed Chelsea already have a list of candidates to replace Sarri should Juventus make a formal approach.

The 60-year-old steered Chelsea to third-place in the Premier League, reached the final of the League Cup, losing on penalties to Manchester City and last Wednesday won the Europa League with a 4-1 victory over Arsenal in Baku.

That represented his first piece of silverware and despite Chelsea having been close to sacking him earlier in the season it is believed the club were prepared to stick with him if he said he wanted to stay.