Ancelotti calls time as Real Madrid boss ‘unforgettable’

Outgoing Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has called his time at the Santiago Bernabeu as “unforgettable”, Afrosport reports.

The Italian tactician will be leaving the Spanish capital after a combined six years across two spells to take up the new job as head coach of the Brazil national team from May 26.

Ancelotti has won a total of 15 titles with Madrid and will conclude his stint with La Liga games against Mallorca, Sevilla and Real Sociedad.

“There have been some unforgettable years that I’ll carry dearly close to my heart,” the 65-year-old said.

“Football, like life itself, is full of adventures that begin but eventually have to end. I always knew that one day it would come to an end my time here at Real.

“It has been a wonderful period which is coming to an end. A great time. But if even life comes to an end, imagine what it’s like when a period with a football team comes to an end.

“I’ve enjoyed it, and I want to finish it well. And then, on the 26th, I’ll talk about another challenge.”

Ancelotti further reflected: “The day I arrived, if someone had told me I would win 11 titles in four years, I would have signed (for) it in blood. This season hasn’t gone well for many reasons. But it has been an unforgettable period.

“I couldn’t be Madrid coach for the rest of my life. It comes to an end for many reasons. The club may need a new impetus. I’m not making a big deal out of it.

“A thousand thanks to this club. And we’ll carry on. I’ll always be a Madrid fan. It’s the end of an era. Spectacular. I never thought I’d coach Madrid for six years, and now it’s happened.”