Sergio Ramos wants Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid

Real Madrid vice-captain Sergio Ramos has urged club officials to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as a replacement for departed coach Jose Mourinho.

Ancelotti, who is currently in charge of Paris Saint-Germain, has emerged as the strong favourite to take charge at the Bernabeu this summer.

"I'm not one to say which ... I prefer but Ancelotti is a great coach. But I do not decide; club officials will," Ramos told ABC.es.

Former boss Mourinho was confirmed as the new Chelsea manager on Monday.