Carlo Ancelotti Extends His Deal With Real Madrid Till 2026

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his stay at the club until 2026 after renewing his contract.

Carlo Ancelotti in action during Matchday 18 of La Liga, away at Deportivo Alaves

Real Madrid has confirmed via a club statement on Friday, Decemeber 29, that head coach Carlo Ancelotti has renewed his contract with the club and extended his stay until June 30, 2026. The record 35-time La Liga winners are currently sitting neck-to-neck with Girona at the summit of the league and are having an astonishing season under the legendary Italian manager. 

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"Real Madrid CF and Carlo Ancelotti have agreed to extend our coach's contract until June 30, 2026. In his five seasons as coach of Real Madrid, he has won 10 titles: 2 Champions League, 2 Club World Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 1 League, 2 Copas del Rey and 1 Spanish Super Cup. Carlo Ancelotti is the only coach to have won 4 European Cups and the one to have achieved the most victories in the history of this competition (118), and he is also the first coach to win the five major European Leagues (Italy, England, France , Germany and Spain)," said Real Madrid in an official statement.

The 'Los Blancos' have had a beautiful history with Carlo Ancelotti in the past when the Italian manager, in his first stint, guided the Spanish club to their 'La Decima' (10th UEFA Champions League) in 2014 and now in his second stint since arriving from English Premier League club Everton in 2021, he did the same as he led Real to a 'Double' in 2022 by winning them their record 35th La Liga title and 14th UEFA Champions League (UCL). 

Earlier it was speculated that the current Real Madrid manager might take over the reigns of the vacant position of permanent manager of Brazil National team after they sacked coach Tite in December 2022 post-World Cup. However, the renewal of contract has been a relishing news for Real Madrid fans as 'Don Carlo' has been a fan-favourite after leading the club to one of the most iconic UCL campaigns in the history in 2022, where Real Madrid, not one or twice, but thrice, made an unbelievable comeback in the knockout stages to win their 14th UCL title.