AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has put out Carlo Ancelotti's burning desire to coach the Ivory Coast.

Milan manager Ancelotti has revealed he would love to take over the reigns of the African nation in 2010 but Galliano has all but closed the door on the situation.

"I do not think our rapport will close in 2010," said Galliani.

"Carlo really enjoys himself in saying these things, but I think our working relationship will continue.

"If it was not interrupted after Istanbul, then I don't see why it would be broken off for any other reason."