Carlo Ancelotti was left unimpressed by Aston Villa's approach, it has been revealed.
The former Chelsea manager was in the frame for the Villa job last week before announcing he would take a 12 month break from football.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Villa made a 'feeble' attempt to convince Ancelotti about a move to the Midlands.
Ancelotti was left unconvinced by Villa's ambitions and while he has spoken of being prepared to work for a club outside the main powers in England, it's suggested he really does only want to join another Champions League team in the future.