Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke about his future at the Aspire Academy Leaders Under 40 awards in London, England, where he also met Barcelona legend Xavi

Script: SOUNDBITE (English) Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manager 2013-2015

Q. Are you enjoying your time away from football now or are you really keen to get back into a job?

"I enjoy my time now but, of course, I want to come back to manage - to work - because it is my passion. I want to take my time to rest but next season - I am ready."

SOUNDBITE (English) Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manager 2013-2015

"I had a lot of problems with him (Xavi) last year. He is a really fantastic player. I am happy to be here, of course. It is a fantastic event. Xavi is here and we have the possibility to talk about football."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Xavi, Al Sadd

"Yes, I have met with Carlo Ancelotti many times and he seems to me a very respectable person and a manager who has triumphed in many countries. (He is) a real example for companionship between professionals and it is a real privilege to share this event with him so I'll have to enjoy my time with him and this gala."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Xavi, Al Sadd

"He's not a rival now. I'm at Al Sadd in Qatar. He's without a team. But even when I was a rival against him when he was with Real Madrid - he is a person who I respect a lot and he is an example for all professional footballers."

SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Xavi, Al Sadd

"We've done a bit of tourism in London. We've done a bit of shopping. Enjoying the city. Today - the weather was good. And that was incredible! I don't know what is going to happen in the future. But obviously the Premier League is very interesting. Very beautiful. That's all I'm saying."