Present at a press conference on the eve of facing Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti was asked regarding a possible return to Stamford Bridge, where he had officiated for two seasons (2009-2011). The “Mister” does not intend to return to London.
While Chelsea are looking for a coach for next season, all the speculation is rife and all the big names are circulating on the side of Stamford Bridge. Two names have emerged in recent days: Julian Nagelsmann, recently sacked from his post at Bayern Munich and Luis Enrique, who was not renewed at the head of the Spanish selection following the World Cup in Qatar. Chelsea management want to take their time following the Graham Potter failure and it is highly likely that no decision will be made before the end of the season.
Present at a press conference on the eve of facing the Blues at the Santiago Bernabeu, Carlo Ancelotti was asked regarding the difficult situation of the London club: ” I’m sad. I have wonderful memories of my time there, people who still work at the club. Of course I’m a Chelsea fan, I spent two very good years there. “. Then he responded to the possibility of a return to Stamford Bridge if asked. The Italian coach was categorical regarding this: ” Go back to Chelsea? No. I think Lampard will do a wonderful job there. »
The 63-year-old technician is the subject of many rumors that link him to the selection of Brazil. However, Ancelotti has always maintained that he intends to complete his contract which expires in June 2024.