Carlo Ancelotti extends contract as Real Madrid boss until 2026… ending speculation the Italian is set to take over as manager of Brazil

  • Ancelotti is in his second spell as Real manager having led them from 2013-15
  • There had been suggestions he would leave the club to become Brazil boss
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Manager Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2026, the LaLiga club said on Friday.

Ancelotti has been at Real since 2021, having previously managed the club from 2013 to 2015. The Italian has won one league title with Real, along with two Champions League trophies and two Club World Cups.

‘Real Madrid C. F. and Carlo Ancelotti have agreed to extend our coach’s contract until June 30, 2026,’ Real said in a statement.

His contract was due to expire in 2024, and this extension ends speculation that Ancelotti would take over as manager of Brazil.

Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as Real Madrid manager through to 2026

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In March of this year, then Brazilian FA (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues told Reuters that Ancelotti was his main target for the position of national team coach.

More to follow. 

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