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Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he turned down the managerial position at Man Utd because he was already close to joining Real Madrid.
The Italian is one of the most experienced coaches in the game, winning trophies in Spain, Italy, France, England and Germany.
And in front of Everton’s meeting with Man Utd on Wednesday at the Carabao Cup, Ancelotti has admitted that he had a conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson about replacing the Scotsman.
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However, Ancelotti came close to taking over Real Madrid in Spain and had to reject Ferguson’s proposal.
“Do you want to know about me [about coaching at Man Utd]?! “Ancelotti said (via objective).
“I can say that I still have a fantastic relationship with Sir Alex, and we met when he decided to leave (retire).
“But I was close to Real Madrid, and that’s why I appreciate the fact that he spoke to me at that time. And that’s it, there’s no other chance [to manage United]. “
Ancelotti, who has already lost once to Manchester United this season, places the Old Trafford giants among the biggest clubs in world football, alongside players like Real Madrid and AC Milan.
“Yes, of course Manchester United is a fantastic club, a fantastic team that I fought many times when Sir Alex was there, when I was at Chelsea,” added Ancelotti.
“I have a lot of respect for this team, for this club, it is a historic club in the world of football like Milan, like Real Madrid, a lot of respect.”
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