Source: SKY_Sports
Jose - Ancelotti is Blues-bound
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has claimed he has been told by friends at Stamford Bridge that Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge next season.
Reports have strongly suggested AC Milan boss Ancelotti will take over in West London when interim head coach Guus Hiddink resumes sole charge of Russia.
Ancelotti has persistently played down the rumours but, with a statement on his future from Milan due on Monday, speculation is rife that he could leave San Siro.
Mourinho, currently in charge of Inter Milan, managed Chelsea for three years and feels his Rossoneri counterpart is set for his ex-club.
"My friends at Chelsea tell me it will be Carlo," the Portuguese told Sky Italia.
"Some players are asking me the typical question: 'Gaffer, will he be good for us, do you think it will be positive?'
"I responded that he seems to me to be a very well prepared coach, very close to his players who can create an atmosphere of great empathy with his players and if he adapts well to Chelsea, he has a group of players who are waiting for a good coach in order to win because it is a squad that wants to win."
He added: "If Carlo goes or not it is his problem and if he goes to Chelsea, I will wish him all the best.
"And if he asks my opinion, I will tell him that with these players and with this club, he should not think too much because it is a great adventure for him."
