Carlo Ancelotti's former Italy team-mate Ruggiero Rizzitelli has
claimed the Chelsea
manager has held talks over becoming Roma’s new boss.
Sportsmail exclusively
revealed last month that the Serie A club wanted Ancelotti to
replace sacked Claudio Ranieri.
And ex-Roma striker Rizzitelli fuelled speculation, saying: ‘I
believe there are negotiations with Ancelotti and Roma already.
Roma talks: Ancelotti's old pal Rizzitelli let the
cat out of the bag
But it all depends on how much money is available. If Ancelotti
comes to Roma, he expects a competitive side,' Rizzitelli
claimed.
‘So we have to see how much cash the owners are willing to
provide for him as he will need the money to bring in important
players.
‘Ancelotti is a coach who earns big money, and so it’s normal
that he would have to reduce his demands to come to Roma.’
The Italian last week denied the possibility of an immediate
return to Italy to take charge at Roma but admitted he would return
to his homeland in the future.