Claudio Ranieri says he want to retire at Leicester City

Claudio Ranieri has said he wants to retire at Leicester City and would turn down any approach to manage Italy.

The 64-year-old Italian has guided Leicester to the top of the Premier League in his first season in charge.

He has been linked with the Italy job after Antonio Conte announced that he will leave his post after Euro 2016.

“I want to stay here,” said Ranieri. “There isn’t another team, nothing will change my mind. I am so happy here.”

Former Chelsea boss Ranieri joined Leicester in July on a three-year contract.

He added: “I am just starting to build, if the owner is happy with me, I am happy with him.”

Leicester are five points clear of second placed Tottenham in the title race, with eight games of the season remaining.

They face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

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