Ancelotti leaves without bail: 11 trophies in 4 years, I will keep Real in my heart

2025-05-13 17:41:00, Sport CNA

Ancelotti leaves without bail: 11 trophies in 4 years, I will keep Real in my

On the eve of the Real-Mallorca match, coach Carlo Ancelotti has officially confirmed that he will take over as Brazil coach at the end of the current season. The conference comes a day after the statement released by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF), which announced the appointment of Ancelotti as the new coach of the “Selecao”.

The Italian coach, who is at the end of his second adventure at the helm of the Madrid club, said that he is still focused on Real Madrid and wants to end his current adventure with dignity before starting the new phase of his career.

"My feeling is that on May 26 I will be the coach of Brazil. It is a big challenge, but currently I am still the coach of Real Madrid and I want to conclude this adventure in the best way. I have a lot of respect for this club and its fans, so I am focused on the last matches ," declared Ancelotti.

Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid a year before the end of his contract, which was valid until 2026. At the press conference, he stressed that this departure does not mean that there is any crisis or disagreement with the club.

"Football, like life, is a series of adventures that begin and end. I knew that one day everything would end. It has been a very beautiful period and I have enjoyed every moment. But like everything else, this too has an end. There is no disappointment, on the contrary. If they had told me on the first day that I would win 11 trophies in four years, I would have signed it immediately."

The Italian coach became Real Madrid's coach for the second time in 2021. In this period, he has won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, the Champions League, the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. He considered this cycle as one of the most successful of his career.

"In total, we won many titles and this will remain an extraordinary memory for me. I have never had any problems with the club and I will never have any in the future. Real Madrid is a club that I hold close to my heart."

Regarding the decision to leave, Ancelotti said it was not the result of a lack of trust on the part of the club.

"I have never felt that Real Madrid did not love me. This club has always shown me love and appreciation. But I cannot be Real Madrid coach forever. The club may need change, new energy. I understand this and I do not dramatize it. I thank everyone who has been part of this journey."