A new start. After a season below expectations, the Real Madrid management decided to make several changes. The most important thing is certainly the departure of Carlo Ancelotti, who will bow out after several years of good and loyal service. This Friday, the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium also formalized black on white his departure at the end of the year 2024-25. Florentino Pérez also had a few words for the coach, who will receive a beautiful tribute from Casa Blanca tomorrow on the occasion of the match against the Real Sociedad. “Carlo Ancelotti is now an integral part of the large Real Madrid family. We are proud to have been able to count on a coach who allowed us to reach so much success and who also embodied the values of our club in an exemplary way. ”
In the process, the former coach published a farewell message on his account X. A few hours later, he appeared in front of the press to ensure his last pre-match press conference in Valdebebas in the Madrid coach costume. A special moment for the Italian as for journalists present in the press room. Ancelotti recognized it. “It is inevitable that it is a special day. Tomorrow it will be the last day here and the last game here. When an era ends, the emotion is great, but I am not sad either … Very happy because a very important era is coming to an end. We leave happy and satisfied because we knew that, sooner or later, this day should arrive. I had a great time here, with a lot of love and support. Everything went well, a fairly long period … which ended well, in perfect harmony with the club. ”
Ancelotti made acknowledgment
He added: “There has never been a dispute with my president, even less on the last day. So far, everything is fine, and a new era begins. We have won a lot, and I also consider a success to have held more than 700 press conferences with you. I do not think it was so easy to endure them all, because some questions were not always pleasant (…) I am very emotional, it is in my genes. I don't mind crying tomorrow, it will be a very nice day. I share it with Luka, which was exceptional support during this stage. To tell him goodbye is a wonderful experience. ” The 65 -year -old technician expects to experience a lot of emotions tomorrow. “It's going to be beautiful. These are exciting days, with exchanges with the players… all inclusive. ”
Ancelotti continues: “I am proud to have had the opportunity to train in this club. It was my goal when I arrived here in 2013. There was no other way to say goodbye. ” He then mentioned his best memory at the Bernabéu. “Wow, there have been many, a lot!” It is very difficult to choose a single evening at the Bernabéu. All the titles, the finals … The evenings of Rontada will be unforgettable (…) I want us to remember me like a good coach, but the future will tell us. I think right now, I still receive a lot of affection. It makes me very happy and satisfied. ” Even if he considers that he did not do everything well. “I know I made a lot of mistakes. But as I did so much, I can't tell you which one affected me the most. But nothing prevented me from sleeping at night. “ Despite everything, he believes that he has accomplished his mission within one of the biggest clubs in the world.
His succession, Brazil and a possible return to Real Madrid
A demanding club where it is not always easy. “It's not complicated either. A coach has a lot of responsibility. This club is demanding, and it owes it, because Madrid has a story that does not allow it to do otherwise. The requirement is fundamental, this is one of the reasons for its success. For me, being here is the easiest thing, because we have everything. The quality of the players, a club that lives from football and not from a business. It's easier to be a coach here than everywhere else. ” It is not certain that his successor, Xabi Alonso, thinks the same. Ancelotti was also invited to give him some advice. “I don't want to give advice, everyone has their own methodology. But enjoy Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso will be the first and I wish him all the luck in the world. He has the quality to train Real Madrid. Take advantage, that's what I have to say. “ The Italian coach preferred to talk about his own case and his career which will continue in Brazil as coach of the national team A. Which motivates him.
“The feeling is very pleasant, really very pleasant. I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity not to betray Real Madrid for the benefit of another club and to join a historic national team, a five -time champion. It's a big challenge, but I love being able to prepare for a World Cup with Brazil. ” But could he return to the Casa Blanca afterwards? “These are things I don't know (smiles). I don't want to train another club after Real Madrid. This is what I said and I maintain it. In the future … I don't know. But the most immediate is to succeed with Real Madrid. ” A club that ends an era with his departure and that of Luka Modric. “You might think that a golden generation is coming to an end, with Modric. Even if Carvajal is absent. But this generation, like everything, must end at a given moment. And many left: Casemiro, Cristiano Ronaldo… and Real Madrid continued, as it will continue, to be the best club in the world. ” The new Real Madrid of Mbappé, Vinicius, Bellingham and Xabi Alonso is expected!
