Ancelotti: My Departure from Real Madrid is Not for Me to Decide

Synopsis

Carlo Ancelotti has refuted rumors about his potential departure from Real Madrid, stating he will remain until the club decides otherwise. He expressed a desire to be at the club alongside President Florentino Perez for four more years and emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League.

Key Takeaways

Ancelotti denies rumors of resignation.
Contract extends to 2026, with potential for four more years.
Upcoming match against RB Salzburg is crucial for Champions League standings.
Real Madrid aims to qualify for the Round of 16.
Salzburg faces elimination risk this season.

Madrid, Jan 21 (NationPress) Speculations have emerged regarding Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti potentially leaving his role at the end of this season, despite his contract extending until 2026. The Italian manager has dismissed these rumors, stating that he will not determine his exit from the club and may even remain for another four years alongside President Florentino Perez.

“I will never determine my departure date from this club during my career. That moment will arrive, but I cannot predict when it will be—it's not within my control. It could be tomorrow after a match, the next one, in a year, or even five. I have a unique position and a clear goal,” remarked Ancelotti during a press conference.

Real Madrid is set to compete against RB Salzburg in their crucial league stage match of the UEFA Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (IST). This is a ‘critical match’ for the reigning champions as they strive to qualify for the Round of 16, currently lagging behind the top eight spots.

The pressure mounted for Madrid when they faced a challenging away fixture to Atalanta on Matchday 6, following consecutive losses to Milan and Liverpool. Yet, as they have frequently done in this tournament, Los Blancos rose to the occasion, achieving a commendable 3-2 victory to revive their campaign.

Salzburg has had a tough season thus far, with only one win and five losses, putting them at risk of elimination as they approach two challenging final matches against both Real and their city rivals Atleti.

“Tomorrow's match is significant because we are nearing the end of the first phase of this Champions League. We aim to gather as many points as we can and assess our position in the rankings. This match is vital in that regard. We will strive to perform well, just as we did previously,” he added.