Carlo Ancelotti Reveals Future Managerial Plans, Says 'Real Madrid will be my last club'

Carlo Ancelotti has expressed that he anticipates Real Madrid will be his final destination as a club manger and is “not particularly thrilled” about the prospect of managing a national team. With a contract at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium extending for another two years, the 65-year-old Italian is not keen on the idea of transitioning from club management to a national team role, despite Brazil's interest last season.

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Carlo Ancelotti Expects Real Madrid To Be His Last Club Job

“My idea is that Real Madrid will be my last club,” he told former Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel’s Obi One podcast. “If there is an opportunity for a national team, I don’t know.

“I’m not so excited at coaching a national team because I would lose what I like most, the day to day. I really enjoy what I’m doing.

“This is my season number 29 as a coach. It’s true that I have won a lot but imagine the number of titles I lost.”

Ancelotti was the first manager to win the domestic titles at Europe's top five major leagues. He's also the most successful coach in Champions League history: Winning with Madrid in 2014, 2022 and 2024 across two stints, and with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007.

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Carlo Ancelotti's Record as Real Madrid Manager

Carlo Ancelotti has had a notable tenure as Real Madrid's manager, marked by significant achievements:

First Tenure (2013-2015):

• UEFA Champions League (2013-2014): Ancelotti led Real Madrid to their 10th European Cup title, commonly known as "La Décima," defeating Atlético Madrid 4-1 in the final.
• Copa del Rey (2013-2014): The team won the Copa del Rey by beating Barcelona 2-1 in the final.
• Supercopa de España (2012-2013): Ancelotti's side won the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona.
• Club World Cup (2014): Real Madrid secured the FIFA Club World Cup by overcoming San Lorenzo 2-0 in the final

Second Tenure (2021-Present):

• UEFA Champions League (2023-24): With Ancelotti at the helm, Real Madrid won its 15th Champions League in 2023-24. Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund in the final by a margin of 2-0.
• La Liga (2023-24): Real Madrid lost just one match in La Liga 2023-24, and won the league without any hassle.
• UEFA Champions League (2021-2022): Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to their 14th European Cup title, defeating Liverpool 1-0 in the final.
• La Liga (2021-2022): The team won the Spanish league title, showcasing a dominant performance throughout the season.
• UEFA Super Cup (2022): Real Madrid won the Super Cup by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0.
• Spanish Super Cup (2021): They secured the Spanish Super Cup by defeating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the final.

Ancelotti’s time at Real Madrid has been marked by a blend of tactical acumen and successful trophy-winning seasons, solidifying his reputation as one of the top managers in the game.

(With inputs from AP)