Official: Real Madrid confirm Ancelotti’s renewal until 2026

At long last, the swirling rumors surrounding the future of Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, have been put to rest. The club officially confirmed the renewal of Ancelotti’s contract, ending months of speculation about his potential departure to Brazil.

Amidst persistent speculations, Ancelotti had consistently emphasized the uncertainty surrounding his future. However, on a decisive Friday afternoon, Real Madrid quashed all doubts with an official statement announcing the renewal of Ancelotti’s contract, binding him to the club until June 30, 2026.

Official statement

Real’s statement read: “Real Madrid C. F. 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 King’s Cups and 1 Spanish Super Cup. Carlo Ancelotti is the only coach who has won 4 European Cups and the one who has achieved the most victories in the history of this competition (118), and is also the first coach to win the five major European Leagues (Italy, England, France, Germany and Spain).”

The announcement highlighted Ancelotti’s impressive track record during his five seasons as the coach of Real Madrid. Over this period, he clinched an astonishing 10 titles, including 2 Champions League trophies, 2 Club World Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 1 League title, 2 King’s Cups, and 1 Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid acknowledged Ancelotti’s unparalleled success, stating, “Carlo Ancelotti is the only coach who has won 4 European Cups and the one who has achieved the most victories in the history of this competition (118), and is also the first coach to win the five major European Leagues (Italy, England, France, Germany, and Spain).”

With these accolades, Ancelotti solidifies his place in history, not only as a four-time European Cup-winning coach but also as the first to conquer the top five European leagues. The extension of his contract marks a commitment to continue building on this legacy with Real Madrid.

As the rumors dissipate, fans and stakeholders alike can now look forward to the continuation of Ancelotti’s tenure, hopeful for more triumphs and milestones as he leads Real Madrid into a promising future.