Ancelotti leaves Milan post
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Sunday, 31, May 2009 08:54
Carlo Ancelotti has moved closer to becoming Chelsea's new boss after leaving AC Milan.
The Italian made the announcement that his contract with the Rossoneri has been terminated by mutual consent.
Ancelotti ended his eight-year reign at the San Siro by seeing his side beat Fiorentina 2-0 on the final day of the Serie A season.
The 49-year-old insisted he had not yet finalised a deal with Chelsea.
He said: "I have agreed to leave Milan. The decision was by mutual consent.
"But a move to London is not certain yet. In agreement with the club, we have decided to bring forward the expiry of my contract,"
"This beautiful adventure at Milan is over. I can't say anything else official.
"I have not made any agreement with any other club. I am certainly not staying in Italy."
Ancelotti, who had been the longest-serving manager in Italy's top flight, has previously confirmed he is learning English. He won two Champions League crowns while at Milan.
Chelsea have been searching for a replacement for Guus Hiddink, who is returning to his full-time role with Russia.
Hiddink ended his spell in charge by winning the FA Cup on Saturday after a 2-1 win over Everton.