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Milan dismiss Ancelotti return as Mirabelli backs Montella

AC Milan have no plans to lure Carlo Ancelotti back to San Siro after he was sacked by Bayern Munich as director Massimiliano Mirabelli talked up head coach Vincenzo Montella.

Ancelotti was axed on Thursday, with Wednesday's comprehensive 3-0 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain the final straw after an underwhelming start to the season.

"It was sad, because Ancelotti proved himself to be one of the best coaches in the world and we don't know why this decision was made," Mirabelli told Sky Sport Italia.

"We are disappointed as fans of sport, but we have a coach who is younger than Ancelotti and just as talented. We believe in this project with Montella and want to reach the end of this journey with him.

"I understand these things are very tempting for you to write about, but everyone does their own job. We say that we are holding on tight to Montella."