Carlo Ancelotti leaves AC Milan for Chelsea as Guus Hiddink warns: Give my successor time

31 May 2009 17:34
Carlo Ancelotti today revealed he had been released from his AC Milan contract, paving the way for him to take the reins at Chelsea. And outgoing Stamford Bridge boss Guus Hiddink has called for his successor to be given time to return the club to the top. Ancelotti is set to be confirmed as the new boss at Stamford Bridge in the next 48 hours and leaves AC Milan in good shape after guiding them to a 2-0 defeat of Fiorentina this afternoon on the final day of the Italian league season. The result guarantees third for the Rossoneri and qualification for the Champions League group stage. The 49-year-old insisted he had not signed an agreement withChelsea, but Sportsmail understands the formalities will be completedearly this week. READ HOW MATT LAWTON BROKE THE STORY FOR SPORTSMAIL IN APRIL: Roman goes for Ancelotti after giving up on Guus He said: 'It was decided by mutual consent after the game after we reached our minimum aim for this season. Our roads will separate next season. 'I am certainly not staying in Italy. But it is not certain that I am going to London for sure. 'Today is not the day for that. I have had eight great years here and I want to thank everybody who has been with me over these years. That is all I can say today.'

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