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English Premier News :: Chelsea appoint former AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti as new manager

Posted on 2009-06-01 by Gooner

English Premier League club Chelsea have confirmed Carlo Ancelotti as the Blues new manager.

The Italian has signed a three-year contract to succeed Guus Hiddink, whose short stint in charge ended after Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Everton.

Ancelotti left AC Milan on Sunday after eight years at the San Siro, during which time he won two Champions League titles, the Serie A title, the Italian Cup and the Club World Cup.

The 49-year-old was also a successful player with both Roma and Milan, winning a total of two European Cups and three league titles.

A Chelsea statement read: "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."

Ancelotti takes charge on July 1 and will become Chelsea's fifth manager in less than two years following Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Hiddink.

Sourced From : Sportinglife.com

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