Real Madrid boss Ancelotti has said he will “never decide when to leave this club” after the latest reports that he will leave at the end of the season.
Ancelotti, 65, won two La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues with Real and has a contract with the Spanish giants until 2026.
It was reported. This week in Spain Former Real midfielder Xabi Alonso is reportedly set to leave this summer to replace him.
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But ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game against RB Salzburg, Ancelotti said: “Me I want to make it clear that I will never decide to leave this club. I never decide in my life.
“That moment will come one day.” But I don't know when that will be. I don't judge. Maybe tomorrow.A few games one year five years…
“(President) Florentino Perez will be here for another four years and my goal is to reach Florentino's four years.. So we can say goodbye together.
“Fans, clubs I am very impressed with all aspects of media at all levels. Everything.”
Holders Real have struggled in the new Champions League format and are 20th with two games remaining. Real will likely face a two-legged final next month as only the top eight teams qualify directly.
“There are not many options but the only one is to win the two remaining games,” Ancelotti said.
“If we have to play in the 32nd round, we will do 100 percent. I reckon the schedule will be even more demanding, but we're getting used to it.”