Conte keen for Chelsea duo to sign new deals

Antonio Conte has reiterated that he hopes Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtous sign new contracts at Chelsea.

There has been speculation over the futures of the Belgian duo, who have both been linked with Real Madrid.

Keeper Courtois’ current deal expires in 2019, while Hazard is under contract until the following year.

Blues boss Conte has repeatedly insisted that both players are happy at Stamford Bridge.

And Conte said: “I think the club knows very well the ­importance of these two players and I think they are very happy to play for this club.

“I hope that Thibaut will sign his contract. And Eden to sign as well before the World Cup? For sure, I will be very happy when they can have this deal.

“They are very young ­players and it will be great to keep them with us.”