Ancelotti Open to Change: Real Madrid's Future

Carlo Ancelotti reacts to Real Madrid's Champions League exit and shares thoughts on potential managerial change. Get the latest updates.

Carlo Ancelotti has expressed that he would have “no problem” if Real Madrid decides to replace him as manager. After the team's quarter-final exit to Arsenal in the Champions League, Ancelotti acknowledged the possibility of change. “It could be that the club decide to change (coach), it could be this year - or the next when my contract expires, there's no problem,” he said.

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Ancelotti's contract situation has sparked speculation about his future at the club. Real Madrid has been linked with potential replacements, including Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Regardless of when he might leave, Ancelotti stated, “The day that I leave here I can only thank the club... If my contract's up or not, I don't care.”

Carlo Ancelotti reflected on Real Madrid's quarter-final exit to Arsenal, saying, “The team gave everything in terms of attitude, but we weren't able to do it.” He acknowledged Arsenal's strong defensive performance, stating, “To be honest Arsenal defended very well, we found it hard to find space, in terms of intensity we were better but it was not enough.”

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Despite the Champions League defeat, Ancelotti emphasized that Real Madrid still has several competitions to focus on. “The team is still in the fight for La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Club World Cup this summer,” he noted, highlighting the opportunities ahead for the team.