Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that his time as coach of Real Madrid is coming to an end. After a season marked by disappointment and a lack of titles, the Italian is set to take charge of the Brazilian national team starting May 26. In a press conference held after the painful defeat in the last Clasico, Ancelotti expressed his happiness for the new challenge ahead, although he could not avoid showing his commitment to the white club until the last day.
“I am very happy about what is happening to me, but until the 25th I am the coach of Real Madrid and I want to finish this fantastic adventure well,” Ancelotti stated, who has been the most successful coach in the club's history, with a total of 15 titles to his name. However, this season has been a true disaster, as the team has failed to win either the Copa del Rey, Champions League, or La Liga.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially announced his signing, highlighting that his arrival is a strategic step to regain the lost prestige in world football. “Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is a declaration of our determination to reclaim the top spot on the podium,” said Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the CBF.
In his appearance, Ancelotti could not avoid referring to the current situation of Madrid, which is in a results crisis and has a dressing room that seems to have lost faith in his methodology. “The last matches are always competitive. We have important injuries, but we will try to field a competitive team,” he commented, hinting that his legacy at the club could be overshadowed by this last stage.
The Italian coach, who has been beloved by the fans, also reflected on his future. “Football, like life, are adventures that begin and end. I always knew that one day it would end,” he said, while some critics point out that his style of play never quite fit with the club's philosophy.
With his eyes set on Brazil, Ancelotti faces a new challenge that could define his career. “From the 26th I will be the coach of Brazil. It is a very important challenge, but until that day I am the coach of Real Madrid,” he reiterated, making it clear that his commitment to the club is unwavering, at least until his official farewell.
Meanwhile, Madrid will have to face the upcoming league matches with a depleted team and the pressure of not wanting to hand the title to their eternal rival. “We do not want to be the ones who hand it over to the rival. We want to do well and finish a difficult season well,” concluded Ancelotti, who bids farewell to a club that, despite recent failures, will always hold a place in his heart.