Carlo Ancelotti rejects AC Milan return
Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani recently visited the 55-year-old in Madrid, following his dismissial from Real Madrid, in an attempt to persuade him to rejoin Milan.
Now, according to Sky Sport Italia, after mulling over a reported salary of €4 million a season, plus €150m transfer budget, Ancelotti has declined Milan’s offer following another meeting with Galliani on Monday.
The club also released a statement on the matter: “Carlo Ancelotti will no be the new coach of the first team next season.”
Thanks to @acmilan for their support interest. It was hard to say no to such beloved club to me but I need some rest. I wish them the best
— Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) June 2, 2015
It is thought the coach wants to take a break from football, as he is due to undergo a back operation.
Milan president Silvio Berlusconi recently claimed that he was sure Ancelotti would arrive at the Stadio Meazza this summer, though now it seems he will have to cast his eye elsewhere for a new coach.