Ancelotti and Real Madrid: Separation sealed at the end of the season!

Ancelotti and Real Madrid: Separation sealed at the end of the season!

After the disappointing departure in the Champions League against FC Arsenal, Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, decided to end his contract with the "royal" at the end of the 2024/2025 season. Ancelotti, whose contract is valid until 2026, has increasingly communicated in the past few weeks, although he emphasized on various occasions that he would like to honor his obligations until the end of the contract. The current season was disappointing for Real Madrid, which is four points behind the leaders in La Liga, and Ancelotti was exposed to increased criticism.

In particular, the weak performance of the team, which includes six defeats in the Clásicos and the eliminating in the Champions League quarter-finals with a total result of 5-1 against Arsenal, led to unrest. Before an important game against Celta Vigo, Ancelotti had to answer more than half of his questions about his own future in a press conference. Despite the adversity, he has experienced a certain level of respect from the club management, which makes early discharge rather unlikely.

Ancelotti's future and the change from Xabi Alonso

With the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June, the Brazilian football association urgently needs a new coach. According to reports, Ancelotti is one of the favorites for this position, which could accelerate a separation from Real Madrid. He is already looking for talks with the Brazilian association, and it is expected to sign a new contract in the coming days.

The change from Xabi Alonso, which is considered a desired coach for Real Madrid, is already being planned. Alonso will take over the responsible coaching position for the new season 2025/2026. He will sign a contract until 2028 and assistant coach Sebastian Parrilla, who has spent 17 years in the youth area of ​​Real Madrid and has worked as an assistant coach at Alonso at Real Sociedad B since 2019.

ancelotti's legacy

Carlo Ancelotti celebrated numerous successes in his career, including four Champions League titles, two of which he achieved with Real Madrid. Despite the current challenges, his services are undisputed, and his legacy at the club is secured by the championship titles won in the five great European leagues. However, he has already announced that he ended his coaching career at Real Madrid.

The coming time will be crucial for both parties, since Real Madrid wants to guarantee a smooth transition to Alonso, while Ancelotti could prepare for a possible international challenge with Brazil.