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Liam Prenderville

Cristiano Ronaldo's response to Maurizio Sarri's impending arrival at Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be excited by the prospect of Maurizio Sarri arriving at Juventus .

The Chelsea boss is expected to take over at Juventus this summer after just one season at Stamford Bridge.

Sarri guided Chelsea to Europa League glory and a third-place finish in the Premier League but that won't be enough to keep his job.

He now looks set to land the top job in Italy after he emerged as Juventus' No.1 choice to replace Max Allegri.

Sarri will tasked with bringing the best out of Ronaldo in Turin and the Portuguese is said to be keen on working with him.

Maurizio Sarri lifts the Europa League trophy aloft (Getty Images)

Tuttosport claims Ronaldo is hopeful he can benefit from the change in approach.

The former Real Madrid man scored 21 times for Juventus in his first season at the club but that was his worst return since leaving Manchester United .

Ronaldo is said to have been impressed by the effect Sarri can have on his attacking players and is happy with the move to appoint the Italian.

Sarri's exit is likely to be confirmed in the coming days after a meeting with the Chelsea board on Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a Juventus match (AFP/Getty Images)

The Times reports Sarri would have seen out his contract as long as the club offered more public backing and bought into his plans.

But the Chelsea board believed it was in the best interest of the club and Sarri if he moved on and declined his offer.

Sarri is likely to pen a three-year deal at Juventus, with the Italian giants paying £5m in compensation.

Watford boss Javi Gracia has emerged as an unlikely contender to replace Sarri at Stamford Bridge.

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