Ancelotti says goodbye to Real Madrid - an official announcement is expected after El Clasico

Another major coaching change is approaching in European football. Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been in charge of Real Madrid for four seasons, has decided to leave the team at the end of this season. This was announced by a reliable insider, well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano X (formerly Twitter).

El Clasico is the last match

According to Romano, Ancelotti will officially leave the team after the match against Barcelona in the 35th round of La Liga on Sunday, May 11, i.e. **El Clasico**. After this match, Real Madrid is expected to publicly announce his departure.

Brazilian national team and Saudi club show interest

Discussions have already begun among fans and the media about Ancelotti's next destination. According to journalists:

• The Brazilian national team is looking to appoint him as head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup;
  
• Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is also seriously interested in the 64-year-old specialist.
  

These two options indicate that Ancelotti is facing new challenges at the club and national team level.

The main candidate at Real Madrid is Xabi Alonso

The management of the Royal Club is considering the candidacy of Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso to replace Ancelotti. Interestingly, Xabi Alonso also officially announced on May 9 that he will leave Bayer at the end of the season. Is this a coincidence or an agreed extension?

Xabi Alonso is seen as a worthy candidate to lead the team, both as a former Real Madrid player and due to his successful career at Bayer.

Zamin.uz editorial team notes that Ancelotti's next departure from Real Madrid is another important turning point in the club's history. Now all attention is focused on El Clasico and the official announcements after it. Another era is coming to an end - and the foundation for a new one is being laid. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!