Real Madrid has renewed Carlo Ancelotti’s contract until 2026. The Italian coach, who was rumoured to be leaving the club for Brazil, has confirmed his renewal for two more seasons.

Ancelotti reportedly was keen on becoming Brazil’s manager in the summer of 2024 when his contract at Madrid expired.

A statement from the club’s website reads:

“Real Madrid CF and Carlo Ancelotti have agreed to extend our coach’s contract until June 30, 2026.

“In his five seasons as coach of Real Madrid, he has won 10 titles: 2 Champions League, 2 Club World Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 1 League, 2 Copas del Rey and 1 Spanish Super Cup.

“Carlo Ancelotti is the only coach to have won 4 European Cups and the one to have achieved the most victories in the history of this competition (118), and he is also the first coach to win the five major European Leagues (Italy, England, France, Germany and Spain).”

Ancelotti is yet to state his statement on the decision, however, the team has already resumed training in preparation for the return to La Liga action on January 3 at home to Mallorca, before travelling to Arandina in the Copa del Rey three days later.

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