A former Barcelona superstar was crucial in Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid departure

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Carlo Ancelotti's days at Real Madrid are numbered. After the Copa Del Rey final loss, things escalated, and the manager is now expected to go, according to many reports.

The person who will succeed him has yet to be determined. Jurgen Klopp or Xabi Alonso are both possible candidates, with the latter definitely the favourite. Klopp appears to be pleased with his new role, while Alonso appears to have no objections from Bayer Leverkusen if he decides to transfer to Madrid.

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti's future beyond Los Blancos is also set. The Italian had long been admired by the Brazilian football organization, who had expressed interest in signing him for their national squad as far as two years ago.

Now that he is truly leaving Madrid, they are the top contenders to sign him.

Former Barcelona star played a key role in Carlo Ancelotti's move to Brazil

However, Brazil had a difficult time convincing Ancelotti. They were following him for weeks and months, and it is only now that they are said to have gained traction and are closer than ever to bringing him on board.

According to Radio Marca, former Barcelona star Neymar had a crucial part in bringing Carlo Ancelotti aboard. According to the report, a person close to the Brazilian superstar was actively involved in the transaction and had a significant impact on its completion.

Neymar had previously expressed his admiration for Ancelotti in 2023 when he said, "We will have the opportunity to have a foreign coach. Ancelotti has won everything and I am sure he will teach us a lot."

Ancelotti has been one of Real Madrid's most successful coaches in recent years. In all of history, he is presently Los Blancos' most decorated manager. He has won everything in Madrid, and he deserves respect as he goes, unlike when he departed at the conclusion of his first stay.

Under him, the club has witnessed some of its most legendary moments, from comebacks to winning streaks, which the two sides have achieved together. It's been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, primarily ups, that every Real Madrid fan will remember for years to come.


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