This Monday, ahead of the match against Valencia, Carlo Ancelotti made an obvious statement about his future.
The year 2025 promises to be exciting for the Madridistas. Just hours before the end of 2024, a year in which the team secured five major trophies, Real Madrid is set to kick off proceedings with their rescheduled match from La Liga’s 12th round against Valencia CF. After a tumultuous few weeks marked by bitter defeats in October and November, Carlo Ancelotti managed to steady the ship. Initially on the chopping block following losses to Barça, AC Milan, and Liverpool, the 65-year-old Italian coach has worked his way back into the good graces of the Madrid faithful.
Carlo Ancelotti’s comments on his future
After a brief holiday, the Real Madrid manager made a public appearance. Interviewed by the radio show Anch’io Lo Sport about the possibility of managing AS Roma in the future, Carlo Ancelotti cast doubt over his own future. While he expressed his satisfaction with his current role at the Spanish capital’s most prestigious club, Carleto admitted uncertainty about whether he will be extended or let go in the coming months: “I am very happy at Real Madrid. I want to stay here for as long as possible,” he initially remarked before continuing:
“You never know how long you will stay… I enjoy training every day. So, the idea of a national team job is complicated. Who knows if Real Madrid will be my last team? I have a two-year contract, but it can be terminated, just as it could be extended,” he added, as reported by Marca. It must be said, the Italian coach’s response leaves plenty of room for interpretation.
2025: A year of uncertainty
After wrapping up 2024 on a high note, Real Madrid faces significant challenges in the upcoming year. Still competing in the Champions League, the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and more, Vinícius Júnior and his teammates will have tough matches ahead. If things do not go well over the next few months, doubts about the coaching staff may emerge, especially since the team still has plenty to fix, particularly in defence.
With Zinedine Zidane patiently waiting for his chance to return to Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso also being named as a potential successor to Carlo Ancelotti, the situation could escalate quickly. In any case, Carleto’s future will be closely watched, as he will undoubtedly remain in history as one of the greatest managers of the Blancos.
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