Carlo Ancelotti will leave Bayern Munich for the Chinese Super League in January, according to former midfielder Mario Basler.
The Italian boss is in his second season with the Bavarian club after guiding the team to the Bundesliga title in his debut campaign.
But following Bayern’s surprise 2-0 defeat to Hoffenheim yesterday, Basler claims Ancelotti has signed a contract to leave for the Far East in the middle of the European season.
“I’ve heard that Ancelotti has signed a contract with a Chinese club,” Basler told Sport1.
“From what I know he will leave in the winter because that is when the season starts in China.