Real Madrid have confirmed a major decision regarding manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Los Blancos have officially announced that Ancelotti will leave the club after their final LaLiga match this weekend.
The Italian coach has already been confirmed as the next manager of the Brazil national team.
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As a result, Real Madrid are expected to appoint a new manager ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Xabi Alonso widely tipped to take charge.
A statement on the club’s official website read: "Real Madrid CF and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to end his tenure as Real Madrid manager.
Our club wishes to express its gratitude and affection to one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football."
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez added: "Carlo Ancelotti is now forever part of the great Real Madrid family. We are proud to have enjoyed a coach who has helped us achieve so much success and who has also represented the values of our club in an exemplary manner."
It has been confirmed that a special tribute will be held for Ancelotti during his final match in charge at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Ancelotti leaves as the most decorated coach in the club’s history, having won 15 trophies. These include three European Cups, three Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, two LaLiga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, and two Spanish Super Cups.
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