Carlo Ancelotti to Meet with Real Madrid President About Future
Carlo Ancelotti is scheduled to meet with Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez in the upcoming days to discuss the coach’s potential departure from the club, according to sources reported by ESPN. This meeting follows a disappointing performance by the team, which lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the recent Copa del Rey final.
Recent Results and Future Speculation
The defeat to Barcelona came shortly after Real Madrid was eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals, suffering a 5-1 aggregate loss. As the team seeks to regain top standings, they currently sit four points off the leaders in LaLiga with only five matches remaining this season.
Contract and Ongoing Discussions
Despite holding a contract with Madrid until 2026, Ancelotti’s future has been surrounded by uncertainty. Recently, discussions between the Brazilian Football Confederation and Ancelotti’s representatives have resumed, indicating he may take over the Brazil national team.
Expected Outcome of the Meeting
Sources suggest that the forthcoming meeting between Ancelotti and Pérez will likely conclude with an agreement for Ancelotti to exit the club following their final LaLiga match against Real Sociedad. Ancelotti, who has enjoyed a successful tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu with three Champions League titles and two LaLiga championships, remarked on his future, stating, “Whether I continue [at Madrid] is an issue for the coming weeks, not for today.”
What Lies Ahead
In a previous press conference, Ancelotti indicated that both he and the club would evaluate their positions at the end of the season and that he had no intention of discussing his future in the interim. “We’re still competing for trophies,” he affirmed, emphasizing his strong relationship with the club. “There’ll be no confrontation.”
Potential Successors
While the source did not provide details on who might replace Ancelotti, it hinted at the likelihood of an interim appointment from within the club. Candidates mentioned include director of football Santiago Solari, Castilla coach Raul Gonzalez, and under-19s coach Alvaro Arbeloa, especially with the Club World Cup campaign set to commence on June 18.