The legendary Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, who led Chelsea to a Premier League title in 2009/10 and enjoyed high-profile stints at PSG, Bayern Munich, and Napoli, made the shocking admission during an interview with RSI.
“My dream was to coach Liverpool,” Ancelotti said. “But then I found myself at Everton and experienced their rivalry. Now I’m absolutely an Everton fan.”
Ancelotti signed with Everton in 2019, a move that stunned the football world, and spent 18 months with the Toffees before returning to Madrid. His time on Merseyside, however, made a lasting impact.
“I really liked the environment,” he added. “There’s a spectacular passion for the colours, and you can feel the pain fans have because of Liverpool, who’ve been the best in the Premier League for many years.”
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Throughout his career, Ancelotti has clashed with Liverpool 20 times, including the infamous 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul, where his AC Milan team lost on penalties after leading 3-0 at halftime. He later got revenge in the 2007 final — one of his 11 wins over the Reds.
Now, with his future at Real Madrid uncertain following a disappointing season and strong rumors linking Xabi Alonso to the top job, Ancelotti’s coaching path could take another twist. But whether it leads him to finally fulfill his Liverpool dream — or face them once again — remains to be seen
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