Sources claimed the coach had decided to leave at the end of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti publicly denied recent rumors suggesting he would leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. According to him, while an exit may happen eventually, his intention is to fulfill the four-year contract alongside club president Florentino Pérez, who was recently re-elected. Get all the best football updates at live sport scores.
“I want to make it clear: I will never decide the date of my departure. Someday that moment will come, but I don’t know when. And I’m not the one who decides that. It could be tomorrow, after Salzburg (laughs), in a few games, in a year, five years. Florentino will be here for four more years, and my goal is to see those four years through. Then, we’ll part ways together,” he stated.
In December 2023, Ancelotti was heavily linked to the Brazilian national team job but opted to renew his contract with Real Madrid until June 2026, adding an extra season to his original deal, which was set to expire in June 2025. The coach has faced some criticism recently, with rumors of pressure on his position, something he quickly dismissed.
While Real Madrid leads La Liga, a point he used to defend his tenure, the team’s Champions League campaign is underwhelming. With two rounds left in the league phase, the Spanish club sits in 20th place with nine points and must win both remaining matches to avoid the playoffs. Stay ahead of the competition with ToSport.
