Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that “I will never decide when I will leave this club” following recent speculation that he would leave at the end of the season.
Ancelotti (65 years old) won two Spanish League titles and three Champions League titles with Real Madrid in two spells with the Spanish giant, and is under a contract until 2026.
It has been reported In Spain this week He will leave this summer with former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso taking his place.
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But speaking ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Red Bull Salzburg, Ancelotti said: “I I want to be very clear: I will never decide when I will leave this club, ever in my life.
“One day that moment will come, but I don't know when it will be. I don't decide. It could be tomorrowIn a few matches, a year, five years…
“(President) Florentino Pérez will continue here for another four years and my goal is to reach Florentino’s four years.”. So we can say goodbye together.
“I feel very loved in all aspects: the fans, the club, the media level. Everything.”
Real, the defending champion, is facing difficulties in the new format of the Champions League and finds itself in 20th place with two matches remaining. Only the top eight qualify directly, meaning Real Madrid are likely to face a two-match playoff next month.
Ancelotti added: “There are not many options, but the only option is to win the remaining two matches.”
“If we wanted to play in the round of 32, we would do it 100%. Keeping in mind that the schedule would be more difficult, but we are used to it.
