Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly been handed a cameo in the upcoming Star Trek sequel.

The 56-year-old is currently on a sabbatical with the intention of returning to management next season.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ancelotti recently filmed a scene for Star Trek Beyond in Vancouver after his friend and actress Zoe Saldana arranged the cameo role.

Saldana has played Nyota Uhura in the recent films from the franchise, the latest of which will be released in July 2016.