Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has said that he misses Italy and hinted at a return to managing in his homeland in the future.
Conte is on course to win the Premier League in his first season with Chelsea, yet he continues to be linked, particularly in the Italian media, with a return to Serie A next season as coach of Inter Milan.
Problems settling in London have been cited by media as a reason why Conte could return, with Inter reportedly keen on starting a new cycle with him.
"Well, it's not Italy," Conte said as he showed two Italian comedians around his home for Mediaset. "Yes [I miss it]. Italy's always Italy, my heart is there."
When told by the comedians that no Italian club could afford to appoint him anyway, Conte cut them short, saying: "New owners have arrived there too now, so..."
Inter were purchased by Chinese corporation Suning Holdings Group last summer, while Chinese investors have also just taken over at local rivals AC Milan.
Conte won the Serie A title in each of his three seasons as coach of Juventus before leaving the club during preseason ahead of the 2014-15 campaign.
He was subsequently appointed coach of Italy, leading them to the quarterfinals of Euro 2016, where they were knocked out on penalties by Germany.
His reputation has only been enhanced by the job he has done at Stamford Bridge, although he joked that it may no longer be the case after Thursday night's comedy sketch for Mediaset.
"It's taken me six months to earn some appreciation here in England, and now you're going to ruin it all," he said.
Chelsea lead Tottenham Hotspur by four points at the top of the Premier League with five games of the season remaining, while they have also reached the final of the FA Cup, where they will face Arsenal next month.
Inter are reported to have identified Conte as the coach they want to lead their ambitious plans to return to the top in Italy and Europe again. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has also been linked with Inter, with current coach Stefano Pioli reportedly struggling to convince club bosses that he can build long-term success.
Inter are currently seventh in Serie A and risk missing out on European football next season.