Ancelotti to Depart Real Madrid, Joins Brazil National Team

Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement for the manager to depart at the end of the current season, with an official announcement expected before the La Liga season concludes—potentially after the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. The agreement resolves issues related to compensation for the final year of Ancelotti’s contract, which was recently extended until 2026. This departure will clear the way for Ancelotti to become head coach of the Brazil national team, where he is set to debut in World Cup qualifiers in June. Real Madrid is considering several replacement options, with Xabi Alonso as the preferred candidate, though internal figures like Santiago Solari, Raúl González, and Álvaro Arbeloa are also being considered for interim roles. Ancelotti leaves as the most decorated manager in the club’s history, and both parties aim to part ways on good terms, with Madrid envisioning a future role for him in the organization after coaching. The transition marks a significant shift for both Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team.