Brighton hammered Chelsea 4-1 at the Falmer Stadium to give The Blues their first loss since the appointment of Graham Potter in September.
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for a club-record fee reported to be £60 million ($71 million).
Ancelotti wished Casemiro well, saying the club cannot stop the player’s wish.
There have been rumours that the former Real Madrid man wants to leave this summer, less than a year after returning to the club from Juventus.
“The World Cup is every footballer’s dream. I think I’ve got a bit of energy left in me to prove myself once again.”
But new coach Erik ten Hag and a couple signing could not save the Red Devils from Brighton who humiliated them 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said, “Marc is an elite defender of proven Premier League quality and he further strengthens our squad going into the new season.”
With 57 points in 37 games, Manchester United appear to have missed out in the Champions League qualification struggle this season.
The Thomas Tuchel boys had clinged desperately on Romelu Lukaku’s header on the 28th minutes mark, defending spiritedly against the mid-table Brighton who threatened all match.
Extra time loomed when Ihenacho was picked out at the far post from a corner, and he headed home.
