Massimiliano Allegri to sign new deal with Juventus as club chief Beppe Marotta admits

Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Massimiliano Allegri after Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta suggested the club's manager is on the verge of signing a new deal in Italy.The reigning Premier League champions are on the lookout for a new boss after parting ways with Jose Mourinho earlier this season and Allegri is one of the names on the shortlist.However, the Blues may now have to turn their attentions elsewhere after Marotta revealed the 48-year-old Italian is certain toremain with the Serie A giants.ALLEGRI'S MANAGERIAL STATSAglianese (03-04):played 38, won 26.3%Real SPAL (04-05):played 40, won 32.5%Grosseto (05-06):played 28, won 21.4%Sassuolo (07-08):played 42, won 54.8%Cagliari (08-10):played 74, won 36.5%Milan (10-14):played 179, won 51.4%Juventus (2014-):played 93, won 66.8%'The conditions for Allegri's contract renewal are all there,' Marotta toldLa Domenica Sportiva.'Allegri has done very well. The cycle has just started with him and I believe we can continue with him.'On top of that, finding a club better than Juventus isn't easy. I think that he can still get great pleasure from this team, thus there is no Allegri problem.'On Monday, Allegri's agent ruled out a move away from Juventus and the Italian champions prepared a new contract offer.