Real Madrid's Outgoing Manager Ancelotti Expresses No Issues with Club's Decision
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Prepare yourself for a shift in tides, my friends! That old Italian chap, radar locked onto La Selecao, is set to take command starting May 26 - the day after Real Madrid plays their last La Liga match this season. Madrid's Still Hanging In There, trying to decide a successor for their emblematic coach, with Xabi Alonso being the frontrunner, according to the rumor mill.
The news of Ancelotti's appointment, however, was dropped by the Brazilian football federation (CBF) ahead of any official confirmation from Madrid regarding his departure. "I'll be Brazil's coach from the 26th, don't you worry," Ancelotti confidently told the press on the verge of their clash with Real Mallorca. "Madrid'll sing their song of farewell whenever they're ready. No big deal!"
"I'll be raring to go for Brazil, but before that, I've still got the reins of Real Madrid in my hands, and I aim to end on a high note," Ancelotti shared, his eyes focused on the final stretch of this rollercoaster ride. "This is a bloody adventure worth cherishing!"
Managing the Santiago Bernabeu powerhouse hasn't been a walk in the park for Ancelotti this season. Real Madrid's La Liga title defense stumbled, with Barcelona on the brink of winning the crown. They also surrendered the Copa del Rey to their age-old nemeses and suffered a humiliating exit in the Champions League quarter-finals at the hands of Arsenal.
"Life is a wild journey with a beginning and an end, and I've always accepted that this one would come to a close," pondered the sage coach, who boasts three Champions League titles under his belt. "I've cherished every moment here... but like any story worth a damn, it must find its end too."
"Football, much like life, is a rip-roaring adventure," added the seasoned 65-year-old, boasting two European Cup trophies as AC Milan's coach. "I've kept reminding myself that it would all wind down someday... but that doesn't mean it's been any less magnificent!"
With Barcelona now seven points ahead of Real Madrid following their 4-3 win in El Clásico on Sunday, hopes of retaining the title are dwindling. If Real loses against Mallorca, Barca will clinch the title.
"I've had a helluva good time here and I want to keep it that way for the remaining two weeks," Ancelotti revealed when asked about the press' harsh criticisms regarding his team's performances this season. "I've given my all, and the titles speak for themselves."
One of the players said to be considering a departure is young gun Rodrygo Goes, as per Spanish media reports. During Tuesday's training session, Rodrygo looked a bit off, forcing an early exit. "Rodrygo had a relentless fever last week, and though he tough-guyed it through, something didn't feel right. He felt a twinge in his leg, so we need to run some checks on him just to be sure," Ancelotti declared.
"The rest is just wild speculation," Ancelotti dismissed the rumors, his voice brimming with affection for the young talent. "Rodrygo is a star here, and I adore him like the rest of the team!"
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Enrichment Data:- Carlo Ancelotti has not officially quit Real Madrid, but is expected to leave at the end of the season.- Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid player, is the frontrunner to replace Ancelotti, as he has performed well with Bayer Leverkusen.- Jürgen Klopp is also being considered as a potential candidate for the Real Madrid head coach position.
In the realm of European football leagues, Ancelotti's potential departure from Real Madrid could have significant implications for the Champions League, as he aims to secure a high note before taking charge of the Brazilian national team. Meanwhile, his successor is rumored to be Xabi Alonso, who has impressed with Bayer Leverkusen in sports beyond La Liga. In La Liga itself, the race for the title is heated, with Barcelona currently seven points ahead of a struggling Real Madrid. Despite criticisms, Ancelotti remains hopeful, expressing his affection for young player Rodrygo Goes, who may be considering a departure from the Santiago Bernabeu.
