AC Milan to clarify reports of Carlo Ancelotti move to Chelsea on Monday

21 May 2009 14:09
Milan have missed out on the Serie A title to city rivals Inter, but they can still achieve the second Champions League automatic qualification spot by finishing runners up. All they need do is beat Roma on Sunday. Milan vice president, Adriano Galliani, said: "I hope to say something on Monday because it will mean we have achieved direct qualification (to the Champions League)." Former Ajax coach Marco van Basten, Milan director Leonardo and Cagliari manager Massimiliano Allegri are the front-runners to take over at Milan, but Galliani is remaining tight-lipped. "I have never spoken to any coaches and I challenge anyone to show the contrary," he added. "We have never thought about any (other) coaches. Let's allow the championship to finish and we'll see." As well as Ancelotti's probable departure, Spanish media are convinced that Kaka will join Real Madrid, prompting the Italian press to speak of a crisis at the Rossoneri. However, Galliani said: "There is no chaos. We have clear ideas and we will announce them once we qualify for the Champions League. "I have always made joint decisions with (owner) Silvio Berlusconi. The president's position is no different to mine, and I hope to reveal this on Monday. "Kaka? Florentino Perez is a good friend, and we have spoken even when he was not the president."

Source: Telegraph