Carlo Ancelotti Denies Leaving Real Madrid, Aims To Stay For Four More Years

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Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to leave Real Madrid at the season's end. He expressed his desire to continue at Santiago Bernabeu for another four years. Ancelotti, who has secured three Champions League titles and two LaLiga victories with Madrid, is contracted until 2026. Despite reports from Onda Cero linking him with a departure, Ancelotti clarified his intentions.

During a press conference before the Champions League clash with Salzburg, Ancelotti addressed these speculations. When questioned about the validity of the reports, he stated: "No. I want to be very clear. I won't decide my departure date from this club. I know the day will come, but when that day will come, I don't know. I won't decide. It could be tomorrow, after the next game, in a year, or in five years."

Despite a recent 3-2 victory against Atalanta in the Champions League, Real Madrid finds itself in a challenging position. They are currently 20th in the 26-team table and need four more points to secure an automatic last-16 spot. Ancelotti has set a goal for his team to win their remaining matches to improve their standings.

Ancelotti emphasised the importance of winning their next match as crucial for their campaign's success. He stated that if they must face a two-legged knockout playoff, they will approach it with full strength despite the demanding schedule.

Ancelotti expressed his ambition to remain at Real Madrid alongside club president Florentino Perez until 2029. He mentioned that Perez knows him well and hopes they can continue working together for four more years before departing amicably.

The Italian manager acknowledged that while his team's offensive performance is strong, defensive improvements are necessary for success this season. He believes enhancing their defence will be crucial in competing effectively across all competitions.

Ancelotti remains optimistic about achieving success with Real Madrid by addressing these areas of improvement and maintaining focus on upcoming challenges.