A chapter closing? Carlo Ancelotti has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the current season, according to information from Onda Cero.
The legendary Italian coach, who renewed his contract with Los Blancos in December 2023 amid rumors of the Brazilian Football Federation’s interest in appointing him as national team coach, has enjoyed a highly successful second stint at the club.
Ancelotti has won two La Liga titles, two UEFA Champions Leagues, one Copa del Rey, two UEFA Super Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, one FIFA Club World Cup and one FIFA Intercontinental Cup. FIFA.
The 65-year-old has become the most decorated coach in Real Madrid’s history with the most trophies won.
Ancelotti’s contract renewal in December 2023 ties him to the club until the summer of 2026, meaning he will still have one year left on his contract at the end of the current season.
However, even if the current season ends with more trophies and the club insists that he fulfills his contract, he intends to end his tenure at Real Madrid this summer.
-While he enjoys every day at the club, having returned full of enthusiasm and having found complete happiness in the Spanish capital, Ancelotti feels his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu will end this summer, whatever the result.
The former Chelsea manager has been under intense pressure this season after a questionable start to the campaign as well as disappointing performances from Chelsea in both Clasico matches.
As things stand, Ancelotti is reportedly not considering retirement but intends to continue coaching in another country. If the Italian were to leave Real Madrid, coach Xabi Alonso would be the favorite to replace him.
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