Real Madrid bid farewell to Ancelotti after six seasons and 15 trophies 🏆 | OneFootball

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End, officially, of an era!

Real Madrid announced, this Friday (23), the departure of Carlo Ancelotti, already confirmed by the CBF as the new coach of the Brazilian National Team.

In a statement, the Spanish club reported that it had reached an agreement with the 65-year-old Italian to end his journey at the helm of the team.

Ancelotti leaves the position as the most successful coach in the history of the merengue, with 15 titles, over six seasons.

"Our club wants to express its gratitude and affection to one who is one of the great legends of Real Madrid and world football", said Real, in an official note. “Carlo Ancelotti directed our team in one of the most successful stages of our 123 years of life”.

In all, Ancelotti won three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, two La Ligas, two King's Cups and two Spanish Super Cups.

There were two stints as Real Madrid coach, between 2013 and 2015, and from 2021 until now, 2025.

The official statement from Real also features words from president Florentino Pérez, in the first official statement from the manager since the announcement of Carlo Ancelotti's agreement with Brazil.

Shortly after the announcement from Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti also spoke out, with a statement on X.

"Today, once again, we part ways. Today, I take with me in my heart every moment lived in this wonderful second stage as coach of Real Madrid", said Carleto. "They were unforgettable years, an incredible journey full of emotions, titles and, above all, the pride of representing this shield."

This Saturday (24), the Santiago Bernabéu stadium will pay tribute to the coach, in his last game at the helm of Real Madrid.

Ancelotti is expected in Rio de Janeiro as early as Sunday night (25), on the eve of his first official call-up as coach of the National Team.

The coach will be presented at an event the following day, May 26, at a hotel in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, where he will also announce his first list of call-ups for the June FIFA date.

Brazil faces Ecuador on June 5, away from home, and hosts Paraguay on the 10th, at the Neo Química Arena.

Read the full statements

Real Madrid

Real Madrid C.F. and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to end his stage as coach of Real Madrid.

Our club wishes to express its gratitude and affection to one who is one of the great legends of Real Madrid and world football.

Carlo Ancelotti directed our team in one of the most successful stages of our 123-year history and became the coach with the most titles in our history: 3 European Cups, 3 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 2 Leagues, 2 King's Cups and 2 Spanish Super Cups. In all, there were 15 titles in the six seasons he was in charge of our club.

For Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, “Carlo Ancelotti is already part of the great madridista family forever. We feel proud to have been able to count on a coach who helped us achieve so many successes and who, in addition, represented the values of our club in an exemplary way.”

Tomorrow, the Santiago Bernabéu will pay tribute to him in what will be Carlo Ancelotti's last game as coach of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage of his life.

Carlo Ancelotti

Today, once again, we part ways. Today, I take with me in my heart every moment lived in this wonderful second stage as coach of Real Madrid. They were unforgettable years, an incredible journey full of emotions, titles and, above all, the pride of representing this shield.

I thank President Florentino Pérez, the club, my players, my technical staff and, above all, this unique fanbase that always made me feel like one of them. What we achieved together will remain forever in the memory of madridismo — not just for the titles, but for the way we achieved them. The magical nights of the Bernabéu are already part of the history of football.

Now a new adventure begins, but my bond with Real Madrid is eternal.

See you later, madridistas.

Hala Madrid y Nada Más.

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