However, he had repeated at a press conference that he wanted to wait until the end of the season to decide, the date on which his initial contract ended, but Carlo Ancelotti finally officially extended his contract with Real Madrid at the end of December, until June 30, 2026. unexpected announcement which seems to be the work of Florentino Perez himself and which forces the Seleçao to renew its plans. Because the Brazilian selection was very confident for a time for the arrival of the Mister, before finally being cooled.
For the first press conference of the year before the resumption of La Liga (against Mallorca, Wednesday), Carlo Ancelotti spoke at length about his contract extension with Real Madrid and explained the underlying facts. “The fact that the club wants to continue my work is important. The internal story is not that important. I have always said that I am in no rush to renew my contract. The club chose to do it now because they are probably satisfied with the work.he first explained.
Carlo Ancelotti will no longer coach after Real Madrid
Before returning to the Brazilian option, explaining generally why he did not go there. “The reality, as everyone knows, is that I had contact with the former president of the CBF. I would like to thank Ednaldo Rodrigues for his affection and interest. He did me a great honor, but that was pending the situation with Real Madrid. I want to thank him for his affection, but in the end, things worked out the way I wanted: I wanted to stay here”.
By admitting, half-heartedly, that his refusal did not go down very well with the CBF. “I don’t know if Brazil will want me after 2026. I don’t know if they are happy with my decision”. But Carlo Ancelotti assures him, he wants to continue coaching, but it will no longer be anywhere other than at Real. “This is my last bench, I confirm it. I don’t know when I will stop. 2026 may or may not be the last year I coach. I hope to be able to be there in 2027 and 2028. But I love Madrid and I want to stay there”. The other European clubs have been notified.
