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Carlo Ancelotti Prepares for Final Real Madrid Matches Before Transition to Brazil

Ancelotti reflects on his legacy at Real Madrid while Brazil anticipates his leadership, as debates over his foreign appointment and contract details continue.

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Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti will officially leave Real Madrid on May 26 to become Brazil's first foreign national coach since 1925, confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
  • Real Madrid has yet to release an official statement on Ancelotti's departure, maintaining an unusual silence on the managerial transition.
  • Ancelotti praised Xabi Alonso, widely reported as his successor, describing him as fully equipped to excel as a coach.
  • Brazil's President Lula acknowledged Ancelotti's credentials but expressed a preference for a Brazilian coach, reflecting ongoing debates about his foreign appointment.
  • Ancelotti's lucrative Brazil contract includes €800,000 monthly salary, over €5 million in World Cup bonuses, a luxury Rio apartment, and a private jet, sparking financial concerns within the CBF.