Chelsea want to bring Carlo Ancelotti back to Stamford Bridge as they plan Antonio Conte exit
CARLO ANCELOTTI is standing by for a sensational return to Chelsea.
SunSport understands that the Italian is the champions’ first choice to replace Antonio Conte whose future continues to be in doubt.
Carlo Ancelotti was sacked as Bayern Munich manager last month after a poor start to the seasonEPAAntonio Conte watched as his Chelsea team lost the lead then fought back late on to beat WatfordEPA
Chelsea chiefs do not expect Conte to see out the remaining 20 months of his contract and have already started planning for his exit.
Ancelotti is keen to resume his career in the Premier League after being sacked by Bayern Munich despite winning the Bundesliga in his first season in charge.
The 58-year-old bears no ill will towards Blues’ owner Roman Abramovich, who fired him in 2011 after finishing second in the League having won a title and FA Cup double a year previously.
Ancelotti has kept in touch with Chelsea executives during his time at Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern.
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Carlo Ancelotti won the Premier League and FA Cup with Chelsea in 2011 but was sacked the next seasonAFP - GettyRoman Abramovich wants to take Ancelotti back to Stamford Bridge to replace Antonio ConteAP:Associated Press
He spent the last few days in London catching up with friends and it is understood he is aware of the interest in reappointing him at Chelsea.
Consequently, he is highly likely to rebuff interest from Everton and the Chinese Super League and wait for the opportunity to manage at Stamford Bridge a second time.
Conte has said he wants to return to work in Italy and friction between him and the club over their transfer policy could even result in his leaving before the end of the season.
That would allow Ancelotti the chance to bring his calm approach to a club already nine points behind in the title race.
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