Carlo Ancelotti speaks at a press conference ahead of the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Valdebebas, Spain, May 13, 2025. /VCG
Carlo Ancelotti speaks at a press conference ahead of the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Valdebebas, Spain, May 13, 2025. /VCG
The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Monday that Ancelotti will be its first non-Brazilian coach, meaning the Italian won't be in charge of the forthcoming Club World Cup in the United States.
When asked about his decision, Ancelotti said that in the last two weeks of his stay at Real Madrid, he would be fully focused on his current job.
"The days I have left here, and out of the great respect I have for this club, its fans, and its players, I am completely focused on what I have to do in this final stretch of this spectacular adventure," he said in his press conference ahead of Wednesday's match at home to Mallorca.
He refused to comment on Real Madrid's failure to confirm his departure although, Brazil has done so.
"Real Madrid will issue the statement whenever it wants; there's no problem. It will do it at the time it wants and considers appropriate; as the Brazilian Confederation did yesterday. Everyone acts as they see best," he said.
"I know exactly what these two weeks are going to be like, preparing for the three remaining matches with Real Madrid. And then, on the 26th, I have something else to do," insisted Ancelotti.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency