Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid after El Clásico
In a significant development, Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid following an agreement with the club’s management, which will be officially announced after the upcoming El Clásico. Spanish outlet Marca confirmed that the decision will be made public regardless of the match result.
Mutual agreement reached between club and coach
According to reports, Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid after both parties reached a mutual agreement in a positive and respectful manner. The veteran coach’s exit marks the end of a highly successful tenure, making him the most decorated coach in the club’s history.
Solari or Alonso to lead next phase
Marca noted that Santiago Solari is the likely interim replacement for the upcoming Club World Cup. However, should plans change, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso remains the top candidate to take over in July.
Brazil’s call prompts announcement timing
The decision to confirm Ancelotti’s departure after El Clásico is also tied to Brazil’s national team duties. As the incoming head coach, Ancelotti must announce Brazil’s squad by May 18, prompting Real Madrid to finalize the transition now.
Bernabéu farewell set for mid to late May
Ancelotti is expected to bid farewell to the Santiago Bernabéu faithful either on May 14 against Real Mallorca or during the season finale on May 24 or 25 versus Real Sociedad.
Club confident departure won’t disrupt season
Real Madrid’s management believes this move will not negatively affect the squad’s morale during the ongoing La Liga race. Instead, it hopes the announcement motivates players to honor Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid with a strong finish to the campaign.
