Ancelotti responds to Bayern exit
Carlo Ancelotti said it was "a great honour" to manage Bayern Munich despite his tenure coming to an abrupt end after a UEFA Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Carlo Ancelotti took to social media to thank Bayern Munich's players and fans after a 14-month stint in charge ended with his dismissal on Friday (AEST).
The 58-year-old was shown the door after Paris Saint-Germain dispatched the German giant 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League, its second defeat in six competitive fixtures.
Ancelotti was already in the spotlight for a series of lacklustre performances and Bayern responded by severing ties with the decorated manager.
Having taken over from Pep Guardiola for the 2016-2017 season, the Italian led Bayern to its fifth consecutive league title and also collected two DFL-Supercup trophies during his stay at Allianz Arena.
"It has been a great honour to form part of Bayern's history. I would like to thank the club, the players and its amazing fans," Ancelotti wrote on Twitter.
Robert Lewandowski, Arturo Vidal and Thiago Alcantara are among the players to have paid tribute to their former boss on social media.
"It has been an honour to play for you. I wish you all the luck in the world for your next stage," midfielder Thiago posted.
French winger Franck Ribery, who earlier this month reacted angrily to being substituted against Anderlecht, simply wrote "Always Forward" on his Instagram account.
Lewandowski was equally succinct on Twitter.
Vidal also expressed his thanks on Twitter. "Thank you for everything Mister," he wrote. "I wish you good luck with everything and many blessings."
