Ancelotti expects Milan exit

24 March 2009 16:22
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed there will come a time when he leaves his post with the Italian giants. Ancelotti has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer when the Blues are expected to be in the market for a new manager. The experienced Italian was one of the names in the frame to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari before Guus Hiddink was appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season. The Dutchman has made an impressive impact at Stamford Bridge but has always insisted he will focus fully on his role as Russia coach from the summer. One of the names firmly in the frame to follow in Hiddink's footsteps is Ancelotti, who has been told he must finish at least third in Serie A this season. Speaking to Il Corriere dello Sport, Ancelotti said: "Of course, I will not coach Milan forever... anything is possible. "I would like to say goodbye with a hug, but now is not the time and our working relationship is completely in tune." Ancelotti also revealed his admiration for Hiddink, adding: "I have always said that my foreign idol is Guus Hiddink, who has done well wherever he has gone." Meanwhile, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck insists the club are already looking beyond Hiddink because they cannot afford to wait until November to see if Russia qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Hiddink has a clause in his contract that allows him to walk away from the national job if they fail to reach the finals. They are currently second in group four behind leaders Germany. The Dutchman is expected to meet officials in Moscow to discuss matters but Buck said: "The situation is the same as it was when he came. We are planning on that basis."

Source: SKY_Sports