01/06/2009 17:53
Carlo Ancelotti named Chelsea boss
Ancelotti had long been expected to replace Guus Hiddink in West London and his appointment was sealed on Monday morning, just hours after he stepped down as AC Milan boss on Sunday, SkySports says.
The former Parma and Juventus boss, who turns 50 on 10th June, won the UEFA Champions League twice and the Serie A crown during his eight-year spell with the Rossoneri.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce that Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to become our new manager.
"He has signed a three-year contract and will start on July 1, 2009.
"Carlo was the outstanding candidate for the job. 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.
"We are sure everybody at Chelsea will give him a warm welcome and we are all looking forward to working with him."