What Will Ancelotti Decide Regarding His Future at Madrid?

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Key Takeaways
- Ancelotti's focus is on the La Liga season.
- He will announce his future plans after May 25.
- Relationship with Real Madrid remains strong.
- Recent performance issues have raised doubts.
- Potential candidates for the coaching role include Alonso and Klopp.
Madrid, May 3 (NationPress) As the conclusion of the 2024/25 season approaches, speculation abounds regarding the future of Real Madrid's head coach, Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian tactician has been rumored to potentially take the reins of the Brazil national team. However, Ancelotti emphasizes that his focus remains entirely on the La Liga season, which wraps up on May 25. He has stated that both his and the club's decisions will be communicated post-season.
"I want to clarify. I have deep affection for my club, my players, and my supporters, and I hold them in high regard. I will discuss my future on the 25th, not before," Ancelotti remarked.
When pressed further, he reiterated his desire to maintain a positive relationship with the club, hoping for a ‘fantastic farewell' when the time comes for him to depart.
“I can't predict what will happen, but I’ve never had issues with Real Madrid. I will never have a conflict with the club. My farewell, whenever it arrives in 2025, 2026, or 2030, will be memorable because I cherish this club and it reciprocates that affection,” he stated.
Despite Ancelotti's impressive record, which includes two La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies, and various other honors during his second stint with Los Blancos, the team's recent struggles and lack of silverware this season have led to doubts regarding his future.
Real Madrid's season has been underwhelming, suffering defeats in both the Copa del Rey final and a quarterfinal exit in the Champions League.
As the La Liga title slips from their grasp, they still have a mathematical chance of winning it, trailing Barcelona FC by four points with five matches left, including a pivotal El Clasico on May 11 that could be decisive for the title.
This situation leaves Madrid's position vacant for the Club World Cup, slated to take place in the USA this summer, with Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp reportedly leading the list of candidates for the managerial role.
Ancelotti humorously addressed the media, acknowledging their curiosity about his future but expressing indifference towards the topic.
"I recognize that you want to discuss my future, but I don’t. It’s straightforward. There’s a lack of communication here. I am fully aware of my responsibilities and what I plan to do, which does not include discussing my future today. I realize I’m disappointing you, but that doesn’t concern me," Ancelotti joked.