6 former players who transitioned into the managerial role effortlessly

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#3 Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti is one of the few managers to win the Champions League with more than one club
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the few managers to win the Champions League with more than one club

A two time European Cup winner as a player, Carlo Ancelotti has enjoyed success all over Europe as a manager.

After mixed spells with Reggiana, Parma and Juventus it was back at AC Milan, where he enjoyed so much success as a player, that he really announced himself as a world class manager. His eight-year spell in charge would see him win two Champions League crowns, a Serie A title and a number of cups.

Following that successful spell, Ancelotti hasn't stayed anywhere long but has been successful everywhere he has been. He won a Premier League and FA Cup double during his first season at Chelsea and a Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain.

After Paris his next stop was Real Madrid where he managed to land the coveted tenth Champions League title that the club had craved since 2002. He then had a brief spell at Bayern Munich, winning one Bundesliga title and is now in charge of Napoli.

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