Carlo Ancelotti faced the press this Saturday, and as expected, couldn’t avoid questions about his uncertain future at Real Madrid. Following a heavy Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal (1-2, 1-5 on aggregate), the Italian coach chose to remain tight-lipped, opting instead to defer any discussions until the end of the season.
Aware that his destiny may now lie beyond his control, Ancelotti knows upcoming clashes—particularly the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on February 26 and the La Liga showdown on May 11—will be crucial. Some media outlets, including Sky Sports, have even suggested he could leave right after the cup final. At the same time, rumors linking him with the Brazil national team have resurfaced in both Spanish and Brazilian press.
Pressed repeatedly by journalists, Ancelotti appeared visibly irritated. Responding to claims that he had lost the dressing room, as reported by Relevo, he strongly denied the rumors: “I’ve spoken with the players and the club. We’re all on the same page. We’re obviously disappointed to exit a competition where we’ve shined, but that’s football—you can’t win everything. There’s no conflict. Those saying otherwise are liars. The president has shown even more support than when we were winning.”
When asked directly about his future and the Brazil links, Ancelotti dodged the question multiple times: “The Brazilian national team? There’s no need to say anything. We’ll talk about it at the end of the season. Will I be here for the Club World Cup? Everything will be discussed with the club then.” He then added more firmly, “Why do I keep saying I’ll only talk at the end of the season? Because I don’t want to talk about my future right now. I’ll speak with the club, not with you.”
So, for now, the uncertainty around “Carletto” remains. The coming weeks should offer more clarity on where—and whether—his future lies with Real Madrid. Until then, it’s all speculation.
