Real Madrid announced on Friday that Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach, has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2026. Ancelotti, 64, returned for his second stint with the club in 2021 and achieved a remarkable La Liga and Champions League double in his first season back.
His initial contract was set to expire in June 2024, leading to speculation about him potentially taking over the Brazil national team next summer. The club officially confirmed the contract extension, stating, “Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have agreed to extend our coach’s contract until June 30, 2026.”
During his five seasons as Real Madrid’s coach, Ancelotti has secured an impressive 10 trophies, including two Champions League titles, two Club World Cups, two European Super Cups, one league title, two Copas del Rey, and one Spanish Supercopa.
The statement highlighted Ancelotti’s coaching achievements, noting that he is the only coach to have won four European Cups and holds the record for the most victories in the history of the competition (118). Additionally, Ancelotti is recognized as the first coach to win the top five major European leagues (Italy, England, France, Germany, and Spain).
Currently, Real Madrid leads La Liga and has successfully qualified for the Champions League round of 16 after finishing at the top of their group.