It is now officially: Real Madrid has so Announced the Departure of Carlo Ancelotti. This Clears the Way for Xabi Alonso.
The path for Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid is finally clear. On Thursday, Real Madrid officially announced the departure of coach Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season.
They have agreed to end his time as coach of Real Madrid, the Royals announced: “Our club would like to express its gratitude and affection to one of the great legends of Real Madrid and world football.”
Carlo Ancelotti is Leaving Real Madrid
Real Bows to Ancelotti
The Italian has led Real “through one of the most successful periods in our 123-year history”, and he is also the coach with the most titles in Real history: three European Cups, three Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, two championships, two cup wins and two Spanish Super Cups were celebrated together. In total, Real and Ancelotti won 15 titles in the six seasons together.
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President Florentino Pérez said: “Carlo Ancelotti is forever part of the great Madrid family. We are proud to have a coach who has helped us achieve so many successes and who has represented the values of our club in an exemplary manner.”
Ancelotti Says Goodbye with an emotional letter
Ancelotti in turn said goodbye with an emotional letter via his social media channels. “They were unforgettable years, an incredible journey full of emotions, titles and, above all, the pride of representing this coat of arms,” wrote the 65-year-old.
He thanked Pérez, the club, his players and employees “and above all this unique fan base who have always made me feel like one of them. What we have achieved together will forever remain in the memory of Real Madrid, not only because of the victories, but also because of the way we achieved them. The magical nights at the Bernabéu are already football history.”
The Italian concluded with the words: “Now a new adventure begins, but my connection to Real Madrid is eternal.”
Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil – Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid as Early as Monday?
Carlo Ancelotti’s last game as coach of Real Madrid will take place on Friday at the Santiago Bernabéu. The opponent is Real Sociedad San Sebastián (4:15 p.m. in the LIVETICKER).
The Italian will now be Brazil’s national coach (even though there has recently been turmoil in the association), his successor is said to be Alonso after his confirmed departure from Bayer Leverkusen – confirmation of this move is still pending.
According to media reports, Alonso is expected to be introduced at Real as early as Monday and immediately start work, writes the Spanish Marca, among others.
Thank you, Xabi Alonso – IT What Honor!
The Basque is said to arrive at the club’s training ground in the morning. His Italian predecessor is said to sign his contract in Brazil just hours later.
Alonso will lead the Royals to the Club World Cup in the USA, where the new tournament will be a major challenge. The first Real game there will take place on June 18, the opponent is Al-Hilal.
Before Alonso takes office, Real fans have another emotional day ahead of them. In addition to Ancelotti, Luka Modric will also be farewelled on Saturday – even if he is still supposed to travel to the Club World Cup.