Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid chapter has been confirmed to be over. Not only that, but he has already begun working informally with his next destination, Brazil. Even then, Real still had to complete the formalities.
The official announcement was made today by Real Madrid authorities. In a statement, Ancelotti confirmed his departure from Real Madrid. Tomorrow's match against Real Sociedad will be Ancelotti's last match in the dugout at Real Madrid.
In a statement on their website, Real Madrid wrote: "Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to terminate his contract. On behalf of Real Madrid and our club, we express our gratitude and endless love to one of the greatest legends in the history of world football."
Carlo Ancelotti has led our club through one of the most successful periods in its glorious 123-year history and has immortalised his name as the most decorated coach in club history.
Ancelotti's achievements at Real Madrid were also detailed at the time. Ancelotti served his first term at Real from 2013-2015. He then took charge for a second term in 2021.
During these two terms, he won a record 15 trophies for Real, including three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles and two Spanish Super Cups.
Although he hasn't officially announced it, Ancelotti may have also said goodbye to club football by saying goodbye to Real. If that's the case, he will be leaving as one of the most successful coaches in club football history. He has a total of 31 trophies under his belt, including a record-breaking 5 Champions League titles.
Although he has said goodbye to club football for now, Ancelotti's challenge is not over. Now the challenge before him is to win a title with the national team. Ancelotti's next destination after leaving Real is five-time world champion Brazil. Ancelotti's main goal for Brazil will be to win the 2026 World Cup. If he can do that, Ancelotti's sixteenth achievement will be fulfilled.