Carlo Ancelotti confirms he will leave the team at the end of the season to take over the Brazilian national team.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave the team at the end of the season to officially take over the Brazilian national team. The decision also marks the Italian star’s departure from the European club scene he knows so well and the start of a new journey as a national team coach.
The contract has not expired, but Ancelotti has decided to leave.
Carlo Ancelotti is 65 years old and although his contract with Real Madrid has just been extended until 2026 in December 2023, according to Real Madrid insiders, Ancelotti has already told some of his players that he is ready to leave at the end of the season. This means that he will not be taking Real Madrid to the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
As things stand, Ancelotti will coach the entire La Liga season before officially taking over the Brazilian national team in June, with a contract that will run until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
The Brazilian national team is Ancelotti’s first choice.
In fact, back in mid-April, British media outlet The Athletic reported that Carlo Ancelotti was likely to leave Real Madrid and that the Brazilian national team was his most likely new destination. The Brazilian Football Confederation is very interested in him, even calling him “President Rodrigues’ dream coach”.
According to sources, Diego Fernandes, a representative of the Brazilian Football Federation (FBF), went to Madrid on April 16 to watch the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Arsenal in person, with the intention of meeting Carlo Ancelotti. However, the Brazilian FA later denied the claim.
Diego Fernandes is not only a key figure in the Brazilian business community, but has also been involved in numerous contacts with Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti. He was also present at the Copa del Rey final, demonstrating the importance both parties attach to the partnership.
Real Madrid need to find a new coach.
Carlo Ancelotti’s departure will have a major impact on the future of Real Madrid. The most promising candidates to replace him are current director of football Santi Solari or Javi Alonso, who played for Real Madrid and now coaches Bundesliga side Leverkusen.
There have been initial contacts between Alonso and Real Madrid. He is considered the favorite to take the Real Madrid reins in the future due to his excellent coaching performance at Leverkusen.
Ancelotti’s son could coach on his own.
Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide Ancelotti has been his assistant coach, but is reportedly planning to start his own independent coaching career. He may not accompany his father to the Brazilian national team if he doesn’t receive a lucrative offer.
Poor season piles pressure on Ancelotti.
Real Madrid’s performance this season has put Carlo Ancelotti under a lot of pressure. They are currently four points behind Barcelona in La Liga and were disappointingly knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal 5-1 in two rounds.
Real Madrid also lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final and to a team coached by Hans Frick in the Spanish Super Cup. The run of defeats has shaken Ancelotti’s reign.
He has said that his future depends on Real Madrid.
In January, Carlo Ancelotti said: “It is not up to me to decide when I leave Real Madrid. He hinted that he would be willing to stay on if the club did not make a decision.
However, he has been asked about his future plans many times throughout the season and has always insisted that the club has the final say.
Respectable record.
Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching record is unparalleled. He first coached Real Madrid from 2013 to 2015 before returning in 2021. In both spells, he led Real Madrid to major trophies, including two La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns.
Last year, he also became the first manager in history to win five Champions League titles when he led his team to a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final. This record belongs not only to Real Madrid, but to the history of football.
Real Madrid this season personnel injuries are serious.
This season, Real Madrid is also facing the problem of personnel shortage, especially in the back line. The main right back Carvajal and center back Militang both suffered serious cruciate ligament tears and were reimbursed early in the season. This has affected the team’s overall performance.
Real Madrid’s upcoming schedule.
Despite the impending departure of Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid still have to play the rest of the season. They will face Celta Vigo on May 4 in a bid to remain competitive in La Liga.
Summary: Carlo Ancelotti’s departure opens a new chapter.
Carlo Ancelotti is about to end his second spell at Real Madrid and begin a new journey as head coach of the Brazilian national team. Whatever the future holds, he will be remembered for his brilliant achievements at Real Madrid and his coaching performance with Brazil is eagerly anticipated.
This decision not only changes Real Madrid’s future coaching plans, but also turns the world’s attention to the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
