Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti takes year off, rejects move to QPR, Aston Villa and AS Roma
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The Italian manager was in charge of the London club for two seasons, from 2009 to 2011, leading Chelsea to their first ever double in his first season at the club.
Unfortunately for him, Ancelotti was unable to deliver silverware in his second season at the club which led to his sacking.
Up until the last minute, Ancelotti maintained his desire to stay at the London club for another season and see out his contract.
However, he was not permitted to do so; having been informed he was relieved of his duties moments after the last fixture of the season.
Soon after, Ancelotti was linked to a host of jobs, including the manager’s post at recently promoted Championship side QPR, Aston Villa and Serie A outfit AS Roma.
The former AC Milan boss however, revealed he did not intend on taking up any http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 and planned to take a year off.
Ancelotti said while speaking to reporters:
“I am in no hurry to coach and I don't need to.
I have not been contacted by any club in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and I have not spoken to Roma. It is all fantasy.”
Even though he spent eight highly successful seasons at Roma as a player, from 1979 to 1987, Ancelotti does not wish to return any time soon.
He revealed he had enjoyed his time at the London club immensely and wished to continue coaching an English Premier League side.
Even though QPR and Aston Villa are both English Premier League sides, Ancelotti did not seem to be interested.
Considered as one of the best manager’s in the world right now, a move to QPR or Aston Villa would have definitely been a step down for the Italian.
It seems Ancelotti has decided to take a year off, waiting for a better offer. He also revealed he wanted to take some time off to “study” his colleagues.
The Italian manager continued:
“I have enjoyed this experience [of coaching in England]. I will return to London to organise my life.
Besides a six-month break, I have been coaching nonstop since 1995. I will take a year off and look around, study how my colleagues work.”
Coming from Ancelotti, the manager who led AC Milan to two UEFA Champions League trophies in 2003 and 2007, sounds almost ridiculous.
His achievements with Roma, Parma, AC Milan and Chelsea, both as a player and a manager are extraordinary and unmatched.
His dismissal from Chelsea was unfair and undeserved, especially since he became the first foreign manager to led the Blues to their first ever domestic double in an overall successful season.
When asked of his plans to coach Roma, Ancelotti said: “I have always said and I reiterate it that one day I will coach Roma, but it's still early.”
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