Carlo Ancelotti says he rejected Milan because he was fatigued – “if it had been a different time…”

Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani flew to Madrid at the end of last season to try and convince the Coach to return to San Siro, but was ultimately rebuffed.

“When he learned I wouldn’t be staying in Madrid [at Real], Galliani game to test the waters,” Ancelotti explained in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

Carlo Ancelotti says he rejected Milan because he was fatigued – “if it had been a different time…”

Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani flew to Madrid at the end of last season to try and convince the Coach to return to San Siro, but was ultimately rebuffed.

“When he learned I wouldn’t be staying in Madrid [at Real], Galliani game to test the waters,” Ancelotti explained in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

“He showed me all his affection, but I told him right away: ‘no thanks’. We spent some nice days together, Galliani is nice, and he’s intelligent but after two years at Real I had no energy.

“Real is very draining. We didn’t even talk about money. That said, if it had been another time I would have come back.”

Ancelotti was sacked by Real Madrid just one year after lifting the Champions League, but the tactician insists he’s not bitter.

“The goodbye was because I didn’t win the League or the Champions League. That’s the philosophy of Real, and that’s why I left.

“Winning La Decima just gave me the job for another year. I’ve always had a respectful relationship with [President] Florentino Perez, as with all my Presidents.

“When I signed for Real, I knew that if I didn’t win I’d be let go. I could have lasted a month, a year, three years or five years.

“Real is like that.”

Milan have been out of Europe for the past two seasons, with several fans turning on Galliani, but Carletto believes the CEO is still one of the best in the business.

“People have short memories,” Ancelotti sighed.

“Protesting Galliani at Milan is like protesting the Virgin Mary. For me he’s still the best director in Italy.”

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