Ancelotti moves a step closer to joining Chelsea as Milan reveal: We will name our coach on Monday

21 May 2009 15:34
Eyes on the prize: AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti admires the Champions League trophy during celebrations at the San Siro in 2007 AC Milan are set to make an announcement regarding head coach Carlo Ancelotti's future on Monday, paving the way for the Italian to join Chelsea. Milan club administrator Adriano Galliani says the club will confirm their coach for season 09/10 next week provided they secure automatic qualification for the Champions League by beating Roma on Sunday. But the fact Galliani says Milan will be 'revealing' the coach hints that Ancelotti will no longer be in charge at the San Siro and a new manager will be announced. Milan legend Marco van Basten has been linked as a possible replacement for Ancelotti. Chelsea turned to Ancelotti after conceding that temporary boss Guus Hiddink could not be persuaded to stay on beyond the end of this season. The Blues are expected to unveil the 49-year-old as their new manager after the FA Cup final against Everton on May 30.

Source: Daily_Mail