In Madrid, the announcement first had the effect of an earthquake. Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to leave Real Madrid, despite a current contract until 2026. According to information from the media The Athletic, a verbal agreement was found between the club and the Italian technician. A formalization could even intervene after the Sunday Clasico against Barça. A surprise for many, as the man seemed firmly installed on the Madrid bench. And yet …
Because to look at it more closely, this separation had been inscribed in the lines for several months. Contacts between Ancelotti and the Brazilian federation are old, and Italian has long been presented as “The president's dream”
Ednaldo Rodrigues. The fact remains that before engaging with the Seleção, the former Milan coach had to get along with Madrid on the financial conditions of his departure. It is now done. A page will therefore turn.
Real Madrid: the departure of Ancelotti hides a larger plan
With 15 titles to his credit on the Madrid bench, Ancelotti will go as the most successful coach in the history of the club. His second era, started in 2021, will have experienced summits (C1, Liga) but also a more bitter end, with an elimination in the quarter of the Champions League against Arsenal, a Copa del Rey lost against Barça, and a liga which seems promised to Flick and its men. What speed up the transition process.
Ancelotti, clap at the end of Real: Brazil awaits him with open arms
Now, the eyes are turning to his successor. Xabi Alonso is clearly in pole to resume the torch. Internally, Santiago Solari holds the rope against Raúl or Arbeloa for interim potential. But whatever happens, Madrid wishes to offer a worthy outing to his technician. The farewell of a monument cannot be sloppy, especially in a house as attached to elegance as that of Florentino Pérez.
Ancelotti turns to Brazil. A new adventure at the head of a world football giant, which he hopes to start from the June qualifications against the Ecuador. At 65, the Maestro is about to write a new chapter. Madrid closes his with recognition, but also a certain apprehension.
