An Italian prosecutor wants a six-month suspended prison sentence and an 8,000 euro fine for Antonio Conte over his alleged role in a match-fixing case, the Italy manager’s lawyer has said. Conte, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of “sporting fraud” by prosecutors in the city of Cremona. The case focuses on 2011 when he was in charge of Siena in Serie B. The 46-year-old ex-Juventus boss agreed a deal on Monday to manage Premier League side Chelsea after Euro 2016. Conte has already served a ban imposed by the Italian soccer federation in connection with the 2011 case.

Prosecutor Roberto di Martino has cited a match against Albino Leffe, claiming Conte knew of match-fixing efforts. He requested the sentence and fine in a closed-doors hearing in Cremona on Tuesday. Conte’s lawyer, Leonardo Cammarata, said the defence is due to make its final statement to the court on 11 April and a verdict is due in mid-May. A Chelsea spokesman said the club would not comment on an ongoing investigation.