After a long and successful career on the bench of Real Madrid, according to Spanish media Carlo Ancelotti he has reportedly decided to end his experience with the “Blancos” at the end of the current season.
As reported by Radiostadio Noche su Onda Cero, the Emilian coach has chosen to terminate his contract a year early, despite it expiring on 30 June 2026. The announcement of the separation between Ancelotti and the Madrid club comes as a bolt from the blue for the fans, who have seen the coach lead Real Madrid to numerous international and national successes, including the victory of the Champions League 2014, a triumph that definitively consecrated him in the Olympus of world football.
As for the future of the Real Madrid bench, Xabi Alonso seems to be the main candidate for succession. The current coach of the Bayer Leverkusen, former Real Madrid midfielder, was a mainstay of the team during the Ancelotti era, helping bring home the decima Champions League in 2014. His experience, both as a player and as a coach, makes him a favourite for the role of coach of the “Blancos”.
Article published on 20 January 2025 - 16:17
