Manchester United job" and was 'waiting for them to call' before he decided to join Tottenham.The fiery Italian was installed as the new Spurs boss after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked at the start of November, ironically following a defeat to United.
Conte was strongly linked with the manager's job at Old Trafford amid reports the Red Devils were considering parting ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following their 5-0 defeat by Liverpool.
The Norwegian was able to ride out the storm thanks to the subsequent 3-0 win over Tottenham - a result that ended Nuno's tenure after just 17 games in charge.
Conte would end up replacing the Portuguese in north London, but it's been suggested he "wanted the Manchester United job" and was waiting to be.
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