Juventus centre back Leonardo Bonucci has laughed off suggestions that he could follow Antonio Conte to Chelsea this summer.

Italy manager Conte is believed to be Stamford Bridge-bound after this summer's European Championship and Bonucci has been mentioned as an early transfer target.

But the 28-year-old is convinced he is staying in Turin rather than following his international boss with a big-money move to the Barclays Premier League.

Leonardo Bonucci has distanced himself from talk of a move to Chelsea after the European Championship

Bonucci says there is no way he will be following Italy manager Antonio Conte (left) to Stamford Bridge

Bonucci and Conte worked together for three years at Juve before linking up again with their national side and the centre-back heaped praise on his boss ahead of their summer split.

'He's the coach who took me onto the next level, right from the day he arrived at Juve,' Bonucci told a press conference in Munich ahead of Italy's Tuesday night friendly with Germany.

'We had a few disagreements at the very start, partly because I wasn't in good shape, but he taught me a lot on a tactical level. If I am one of the best today, part of that is down to him.

'The most I've followed him to is to get a coffee. I don't know what the boss will do, but I've signed a renewal with Juventus and they are all I am thinking about.'

Bonucci signed new terms with Juventus in July of last year, securing his future with the Old Lady in a contract that lasts until 2020.

Conte issues instructions to Bonucci from the touchline during Italy's draw with Spain last week

Conte would like to bring him to London this summer but there is a recognition that his contractual situation and age would make a deal difficult to do.

Chelsea are actively scouting centre-backs with veteran captain John Terry expected to depart this summer.

Manchester City have also eyed Bonucci with incoming new manager Pep Guardiola a big fan of the Italian star.