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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti claims Manchester City-bound Mario Balotelli was never an option
Ancelotti admits Champions League is the aim this term...
29 Jul 2010 15:17:00
By Salvatore Landolina
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Manchester City-bound Mario Balotelli was not part of his transfer plans this summer.
Balotelli, who is set to sign on at Eastlands in the near future, was initially linked with a switch to the Blues, but Ancelotti has offered a different view.
Asked by La Stampa whether the Italian was close to Chelsea at some point, Ancelotti said: "This doesn't affect me.
"City have spent the most in Europe and they will be fighting for the title. Mario is a crazy talent, but the Premier League is ideal for him.
"He will find Roberto Mancini, the coach that launched him in Serie A."
Ancelotti was asked what his aims are with Chelsea, and all eyes are on the Champions League.
"My first impact with Chelsea was winning the league, the FA Cup and Community Shield. I am missing the Champions League - that is my dream," he concluded.
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Balotelli, who is set to sign on at Eastlands in the near future, was initially linked with a switch to the Blues, but Ancelotti has offered a different view.
Asked by La Stampa whether the Italian was close to Chelsea at some point, Ancelotti said: "This doesn't affect me.
"City have spent the most in Europe and they will be fighting for the title. Mario is a crazy talent, but the Premier League is ideal for him.
"He will find Roberto Mancini, the coach that launched him in Serie A."
Ancelotti was asked what his aims are with Chelsea, and all eyes are on the Champions League.
"My first impact with Chelsea was winning the league, the FA Cup and Community Shield. I am missing the Champions League - that is my dream," he concluded.
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