Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he does not engage with player agents.
Ancelotti found himself in a sticky situation during his time with Real Madrid, when Jonathan Barnett (the agent of Gareth Bale) spoke to president Florentino Perez about his Welsh client’s on-field position.
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“I do not speak to agents, they are not part of my profession in my opinion,” the 57-year-old told German outlet Die Walt.
“I talk to the players directly. And I hope the players also approach me when there are problems rather than send their agent.
“I think agents hold too much power in football. Many clubs have given agents a lot of power.
“But fans come to the stadium to watch the players. The players are the most important figures in football, not agents or coaches.”
Ancelotti now finds himself in the hot seat of a top European club yet again, following his season-long break from football.
The former Real Madrid manager has made minor adjustments to the squad he was left by new Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Bayern welcomed midfielder Renato Sanches and Mats Hummels to the club during the summer, in the hopes of enhancing their chances of Champions League success.
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