Real Madrid has decided on the official announcement of the departure of Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, who will leave his coaching role after the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona. According to a report from Spanish newspaper "Marca," this decision will not be influenced by the result of the match, as a final agreement has been reached between the manager and the board regarding his departure.
The report confirmed that the understanding between both parties was perfect, with no tension or disagreements, and the decision was made in a positive atmosphere. This announcement comes after a long period of speculation regarding Ancelotti's future, having led the team to numerous titles in two separate terms.
The royal club aims to maintain the team's stability during this critical period of the season, as they seek to achieve their domestic and European goals. The official announcement of Ancelotti's departure is expected to come after the Clasico, with the official farewell set to take place in the coming weeks.
As for Ancelotti's successor, reports suggest that Argentine Santiago Solari, who previously managed the team, is one of the top names being considered to take over for the upcoming Club World Cup scheduled later this year. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s management is also anticipating a surprise that could expedite the arrival of Spanish coach Xabi Alonso, who is currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, and is widely believed to be the new coach starting next season.
Alonso is expected to take over the Real Madrid role in July, but there is optimism that he may be introduced sooner in case of any unexpected developments. It is worth mentioning that Real Madrid still has some important matches in La Liga, including a match against Real Mallorca on May 14 and the final league game against Real Sociedad on May 24 or 25, with these matches expected to serve as a farewell to Ancelotti.
Additionally, the report mentions that Ancelotti will take over the Brazilian national team after leaving Real Madrid. As a result, the announcement of his departure coincides with the Brazilian Football Confederation's plans to select the list of players for upcoming tournaments, which requires the squad to be announced before May 18, with Ancelotti expected to be part of that setup after leaving the club.
Real Madrid’s management is focused on delivering a successful season despite the change in leadership, as the departure of Ancelotti is not expected to negatively impact the team. On the contrary, the club believes this decision could serve as additional motivation for the players to perform at their best in the upcoming matches, especially with the desire to give Ancelotti a proper send-off as one of the most successful managers in the club’s history. The players and fans are looking forward to finishing the season strongly, honoring the great Italian coach's legacy with the club.
It seems that Real Madrid's future in the coming period will attract wide attention from both the media and fans, especially after a long period of victories and challenges under Ancelotti’s leadership. With the transition to a new phase under the incoming coach, the royal club will face new challenges aimed at maintaining its position in both domestic and European competitions.