Carlo Ancelotti has paid tribute to Napoli after his sacking.

Ancelotti was dismissed on Tuesday night after guiding Napoli to the Champions League round of 16.

Many of Napoli's players had taken to Instagram to post messages of gratitude to their former boss, prompting Ancelotti to take to social media.

He posted: “I would like to personally thank the club, its employees, my players, my staff and the president for the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience in a wonderful city such as Naples."

Ancelotti has since been replaced by Gennaro Gattuso.