Carlo Ancelotti has become the latest former Chelsea manager to have his return to Stamford Bridge speculated.
The Italian tactician, who completed the Premier League and FA Cup double with the Blues in 2009-10, is currently enjoying a second experience at Real Madrid. But his future in Spain raises questions and West London remains attentive to his situation.
According to ESPN, Chelsea would be open to considering Ancelotti’s return to English football – where he also spent time with Everton – if he becomes available this summer. Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique and Mauricio Pochettino are also on the long list of candidates for the post of Blues manager.
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Chelsea have also been linked with Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, who have enjoyed success with them in the past, while club legend Frank Lampard is back at the helm on an interim basis and is hoping to put himself in contention for a nomination. permanent until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
Ancelotti spent two seasons at Chelsea between 2009 and 2011, winning 67 of his 109 appearances. He is said to be aware that his position at Madrid will be in serious jeopardy if he fails to successfully defend the Champions League crown this year, with Real already trailing Clasico rivals FC Barcelona by 12 points. in the La Liga title race.
