Former Chelsea and Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he wants a return to management

Ancelotti has won league titles in four different countries including England. Credit: PA

Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted his desire to return to management.

The 58-year-old was sacked as Bayern manager earlier this season after a poor run of form particularly in the Bundesliga.

The Italian has found himself linked with a host of roles including the newly vacant Everton position and at his former club Chelsea.

The Premier League maybe a potential destination for Ancelotti however he's revealed he is unlikely to take a job until next summer.

Speaking to Radio Anch'io lo Sport he said: "I am looking for new opportunities but not right now. My contract with Bayern expires at the end of the season and that’s when I’ll start listening to new offers.

"I want a serious project that can give me time and serenity, even though I know it’s not easy. I am just waiting and something will come.

"The Premier League is a very interesting league of course. The atmosphere is amazing there, even if Bundesliga stadiums are also great. ‘I don’t know where I could end up, Italy is a solution as well."

Ancelotti was particularly defensive when speaking about Chelsea and speculation he could replace his compatriot Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.

"Every day there are new speculations about my future – Croatia, China, Everton, Chelsea. Don’t make my friend Antonio upset, I always talk to him."

Ancelotti has won the Champions league three times as manager. Credit: PA

If Ancelotti does return to the game he will not be short of offers especially from Italy where he had a notably successful time as player and more recently as manager.

During his time as AC Milan boss he won the Champions League twice along with the league title and an Italian cup.

"Serie A is very interesting. AC Milan have made many changes and fourth place would be a great target, but it won’t be easy.

"Nobody has a magic wand. Managers and projects need time to be successful, six months is not enough to build a new squad from the beginning.

"The truth is, I’d like any club, I’d like to coach and I will listen to offers at the end of the season."