Carlo Ancelotti seems destined to leave Real Madrid this summer, but at this stage the exact date of his departure is unknown. He was strongly associated with taking over the next head coach of Brazil as soon as he leaves the Santiago Bernabeu, although that movement was questioned earlier this week.
Ancelotti had told officials who represent the Brazilian football federation that he would only take the position in August, to be in charge of Real Madrid for the club World Cup, which runs until June and July. This was rejected, and although this led to the fear that a deal would no longer be possible, the Italian could still take the lead over the selecao.
These last efforts have caused more confusion about when Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid, but according to relevant it can depend on one result.
In 10 days Real Madrid will make the trip to the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Company in Montjuic to compete against La Liga Title Rivals Barcelona. And according to the report, Ancelotti could leave with immediate effect if his side were to lose, given that their chances of retaining their crown would be completely.
However, a win would keep the title race very lively with three more games – and it would also mean that Ancelotti will remain at least the end of the interior season, with his chances of going to the United States for the Club World Cup that also increases in that scenario.
It is still too seen when Ancelotti goes, but it is almost guaranteed that he is going. Xabi Alonso is expected to take the reins in the Bernabeu later in the summer, and that would mark the start of a new era for Los Blancos.