3 min readApr 29, 2025 11:38 AM IST
First published on: Apr 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM IST
Real Madrid, following a turbulent and tumultuos few games in the previous month, has decided to part ways with manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian has been in charge of the Los Blanos for two separate stints, one from 2013-2015 and the second starting in 2021. Even though Ancelotti’s contract keeps him at the club till 2026, several reports and sources state that the manager has already informed the club of his decision to cut ties.
When is Ancelotti leaving?
Even though Ancelotti’s contract stands in his way, the Italian will leave Madrid in June, not staying long enough to manage his side at the FIFA Club World Cup set to be played in the United States from June 14. The Los Blancos will have to decide between employing an interim boss or calling in a new boss in the summer.
It is no secret that Xabi Alonso, former Madrid player and Bayer Leverkusen manager, is the favorite to succeed Ancelotti in the dugout. Leverkusen have also made it clear that the club has a gentleman’s agreement in place for Alonso to leave if one of his former teams come knocking.
Why is Ancelotti leaving?
After Madrid’s entire season came undone in the space of a month, there has been mounting pressure on the manager and criticism on his tactics. The club’s 1-5 humiliation at the hands of Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals made things worse, with questions being asked about the veterans game plan and tactical set-up. In La Liga, Real is four points behind Barcelona with 5 games left to play. On Sunday, the Los Blancos suffered a painful defeat in the Copa del Rey after losing 3-2 in the final.
Which team is Ancelotti joining
After a prolonged statement of interest from the Brazil National team, it has finally been agreed upon that Carlo Ancelotti will join the team as head coach in June for an initial period of one year. The deal keeps him head coach of the Selecao till the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anceloti has been a target for Brazil for the past few seasons, with rumors linking him to the job going as back as to 2023.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will leave in June (Photo: Reuters) 
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