End of an Era: Carlo Ancelotti quits Real Madrid

End of an era
Ednaldo Rodrigues
2024 Copa América
Reviving Neymar
Vital part of the team
Caretaker manager
Left his mark on Real
Arrival
Impressive first spell
Legendary win
More trophies
Leaving Real
Return in 2021
Great first season
Disappointing second season
Last season before Brasil
End of an era

Real Madrid is nearing the end of an era: Carlo Ancelotti will part ways with the club after the 2023/24 season. The Italian will now head the Brazilian national team and try to guide the Seleção to World Cup glory in 2026.

Ednaldo Rodrigues

The news was confirmed by Ednaldo Rodrigues at a press conference, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), who also spoke about Ancelotti's first assignment as Brazilian coach.

2024 Copa América

Ancelotti's first assignment will be to lead Brazil at the 2024 Copa América, to be held in the United States. The 'Canarinha' are one of the big favourites to win the tournament.

Reviving Neymar

One of the biggest challenges for Ancelotti will be reviving Neymar Jr. The polarising Brazilian forward started the 2022/23 season like a rocket, but is still searching for his best form and struggling with injuries after the painful elimination at the World Cup in Qatar.

Vital part of the team

Neymar is an essential part of the Brazilian team, having scored 77 goals in 127 games for his country so far.

Caretaker manager

In the meantime, Fernando Diniz will work as caretaker manager and prepare the team for Ancelotti's arrival in June 2024.

Left his mark on Real

Ancelotti has undeniably left his mark on Real Madrid's history. Let's have a look at his achievements at the Spanish giants.

Arrival

The Italian arrived in Madrid at the start of the 2021/22 season, after a spell at Everton. It would be Ancelotti's second time in charge of Los Merengues, having also led them from 2013 to 2015.

Impressive first spell

Ancelotti impressed during his first spell at Madrid, winning the Champions League and the Copa del Rey in the 2013/14 season.

Legendary win

The 2014 Champions League final was legendary: Real Madrid beat Atlético 4-1 after extra time. Los Merengues's fans will surely remember Sergio Ramos's epic equalizer in the final seconds of the match.

More trophies

During his first spell at Madrid, Ancelotti also won the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

Leaving Real

In May 2015, Ancelotti and Real Madrid parted ways, but it wouldn't be the last they'd see of each other.

Return in 2021

Ancelotti returned in 2021 and would pick up where he left off in 2015 by winning more trophies.

Great first season

Ancelotti and Real had a great first season: they won the Spanish championship and the Spanish Super Cup, and added another Champions League to their trophy cabinet after an epic performance by Thibaut Courtois in the final against Liverpool.

Disappointing second season

The second season in charge of Los Merengues was rather disappointing compared to the first. Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey, but missed out on the Spanish title and the Champions League.

Last season before Brasil

What will Ancelotti's final season at Real Madrid bring? Will he move to Brazil on a high note? Many football fans around the world are hoping so.

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