Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has categorically denied reports that he has decided to leave the royal club at the end of the current season.
Ancelotti: I want to renew for 4 years with Real Madrid
During the press conference for the Salzburg match in the Champions League, Ancelotti responded by denying everything that was said and confirming his desire to stay for as long as possible.
The experienced coach said, “I have certainly not decided to leave Real Madrid as was said, I want to stay here for another four years.”
He also added, “I want to continue here like President Florentino Perez, it would be ideal to leave with him (at the end of his term) in 2029.”
He concluded in this regard, “I want to be clear, I will never decide when I will leave Real Madrid, it is not my decision.”
Ancelotti on winter signings
Ancelotti was asked if he was jealous of Manchester City, considering that the English club also started badly with injuries, and then made many signings, unlike Real Madrid.
Ancelotti replied to that by saying “Not at all, we have a complete team”.
He continued “If we take into account what happened last year, the absences raised the level of commitment, and we find inspiration. We are ready for this year”.
🚨⚪️ Ancelotti when asked if he’s jealous of Man City spending big money in January: “No, not at all! We have a very good squad”.
“Look at last season for example. We lost players, but it was an even more competitive season. That could happen again this season”. pic.twitter.com/qsKY5oKpi2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2025
Ancelotti on qualifying in the Champions League
Regarding whether qualifying directly to the round of 16 in the Champions League seems impossible, Ancelotti commented “There are not many options, we only have to win the next two matches”.
He also continued “If we have to play the round of 32, we will do it 100%. Taking into account that the schedule will be more demanding, but we are used to it”.
It is noteworthy that Real Madrid occupies the 20th place in the Champions League with 9 points from three wins and 3 defeats in the first 6 rounds, while the direct qualification card from the eighth place gate is in the hands of Lille, who has 13 points.
