The AC Milan general manager is desperate to convince the Italian to return to San Siro and will travel to Vancouver to meet him

AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani will fly to Vancouver for dinner with Carlo Ancelotti in an attempt to persuade him to become the club's new coach.

The Italian was sacked by Real Madrid on Monday, but Milan have made no secret of their desire to bring him back to San Siro for a second spell in charge, six years after his exit.

Galliani told the media on Tuesday: "I won't give up, I have told him to say yes to our offer. I am going to Vancouver to convince him.

"I have a mandate from the president to bring Carlo to Milan. He is part of our history and family, I met him 28 years ago in Rome."

Ancelotti has already stated he will undergo a cervical operation in Canada before embarking on a 12-month sabbatical.

The Rossoneri's open pursuit of the coach also comes despite the fact current boss Filippo Inzaghi remains in charge of the club.

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