Monday, June 1, 2009

Ancelotti appointed Chelsea boss

Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti spent eight years at the San Siro

Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed Chelsea manager on a three-year deal.

The 49-year-old Italian left the Rossoneri on Sunday after guiding them to a third-place finish in Serie A.

He replaces Russian international coach Guus Hiddink who ended his stint at Stamford Bridge by clinching the FA Cup at the weekend.

"Carlo was the outstanding candidate for the job," read a statement on the Chelsea website.

"He has proved over a long period his ability to build teams that challenged for, and have been successful in, major domestic and European competitions.

"He also had a highly successful playing career in those competitions and therefore brings unparalleled all round experience to the job," the statement added.

He officially takes over on 1 July after spending eight seasons at Milan.

In that time he twice won the Champions League, in 2003 and 2007, and the Serie A title in 2004.

He has also coached Italian sides Reggiana, Parma and Juventus.

Ancelotti was also a successful player, winning two league titles and two European Cups with Milan.

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