Ancelotti - No Blues ultimatum

11 May 2009 08:50
AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed reports suggesting he has been given a take-it-or-leave-it offer by Chelsea. Guus Hiddink's short-term deal at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of the season and the Blues are looking for somebody to fill the role on a permanent basis. Ancelotti has been strongly linked with the position but media stories over the weekend claimed that Chelsea had issued an ultimatum. The Italian tactician has now branded the speculation as 'rubbish' and insisted that he wants to stay in charge at the San Siro. "It is not a problem which concerns me," said Ancelotti. "I don't have to give my availability. The time has not yet come for me to be replaced at Milan." Ancelotti still has a year left to run on his contract with Milan and he has set his sights on UEFA Champions League glory next season. "It's easier to win in Europe with Milan than with other clubs so I am staying here," Ancelotti said following the 1-1 draw with Juventus on Sunday which consolidated the Rossoneri in second place. Inter Milan can now clinch a fourth straight title by beating Siena on Sunday night, regardless of how Milan get on at Udinese 24 hours earlier. "That issue had already been dealt with," Ancelotti said regarding the Serie A title. "Our aim is to get one more win to finish in the top three. "It is not going to be easy at Udinese because they are in good form, but we should be able to take the points home with us from one of the next three games."

Source: SKY_Sports