Carlo Ancelotti has discussed why he turned down AC Milan in the summer.
The former Real Madrid held extensive talks with Milan GM Adriano Galliani about returning as coach.
“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."