Carlo Ancelotti has told friends in Italy he's "90 percent" certain he will take over for Pep Guardiola as manager of Bayern Munich for the 15-16 season.

Guardiola will announce whether he will return next season on Saturday.

Ancelotti is on a sabbatical following his dismissal at the end of last season by Real Madrid.

Ancelotti won the Champions League in 2014.

“Carlo is a super coach and a super person,” Guardiola said, before revealing he will be returning to Spain on Sunday to spend time with his family over Christmas.