Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Paolo Maldini turned down an offer to become part of his coaching staff at Chelsea.
“I made that proposal to him but he wanted to take time off,” said Ancelotti.
“But if I could have taken anyone to Chelsea, it would have been Maldini.”
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