Ancelotti reveals he would have joined Manchester United if Real Madrid hadn't come calling

Former AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he would have jumped at the chance to take charge of Manchester United if Real Madrid hadn't come calling. 

Carlo Ancelotti was offered the job at Old Trafford after a lunch date with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. 

The Italian turned down Fergie's advances and headed to the Bernabeu instead, with David Moyes eventually taking the reins at Manchester United. 

However, the 56-year-old insists United's offer was very appealing following face-to-face talks with Sir Alex. 

He told The Times : 

"[It was] a nice lunch. Alex chose the wine, really expensive. 

 "[But] I had already spoken to Real Madrid. For the experience, a manager has to go to Madrid. 

"If it hadn't been for that, I would have come, 100 per cent."