Ancelotti and Real agree on farewell date: the coach’s final game will be El Clásico

Veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti, who won numerous trophies with Real Madrid, will leave the club at the end of the current season.

According to The Athletic, citing internal sources, Ancelotti and the club’s board have agreed on the exact date of departure after mutual discussions. The Italian’s final match in charge of Los Blancos will be the La Liga Round 35 clash against Barcelona, scheduled for May 11. The club will officially announce his resignation after the match.

Rumors of Ancelotti’s departure have been circulating for months. The main reasons include unexpected defeats this season and results that didn’t meet Real Madrid’s high standards.

Ancelotti managed Real in two separate spells, winning La Liga, two UEFA Champions League titles, the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. He is regarded as one of the most successful coaches in the club’s history.

It is reported that the 65-year-old manager is preparing for a new chapter in his career. He is expected to sign a contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation and take over the Brazil national team, with the main goal of preparing the squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid is already considering replacements, with names like Xabi Alonso, Raúl González, and Santiago Solari being mentioned by the Spanish media.

Madrid fans have responded with gratitude and admiration for Ancelotti, whose work brought the club many glorious victories. His time at Real will be remembered as a key chapter in the club’s history.

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