Chelsea want to bring Carlo Ancelotti back to Stamford Bridge as they plan Antonio Conte exit
Former Blues boss is first-choice to replace fellow Italian and turn down offers from Everton and China for chance to return
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.
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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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.
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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.
