However, despite these rumours, Ancelotti has insisted that he is focused on his job at Real Madrid and that he intends to honour his contract with the club.
Ancelotti revealed that all of the players who had been away on international duty had returned fit
Carlo Ancelotti’s future as Real Madrid’s head coach has been in doubt recently, with rumours suggesting that he may be considering a move to become the coach of the Brazilian national team. However, despite these rumours, Ancelotti has insisted that he is focused on his job at Real Madrid and that he intends to honour his contract with the club. Speaking about the team after the international break, Ancelotti revealed that all of the players who had been away on international duty had returned fit and that those who had remained with the club had also been fine. He expressed confidence that the team was ready for the decisive part of the season, with the Copa del Rey and Champions League as the main objectives.
The Italian head coach focused on his job at Real Madrid
When asked about the rumours linking him to the Brazilian national team, Ancelotti acknowledged that he was aware of them but insisted that his focus was on staying at Real Madrid for as long as the club would have him. He emphasized that he had a contract with the club and that he wanted to honour it. Ancelotti also dismissed comments from Real Madrid’s Brazilian players suggesting that he could be the next coach of the national team. He said that while he appreciated the excitement surrounding the possibility, he was focused on his job at Real Madrid and honouring his contract with the club. When asked about his plans after leaving Real Madrid, Ancelotti revealed that he had not said he would retire, suggesting that he may be open to coaching elsewhere in the future.
Ancelotti also discussed the current atmosphere within the team, dismissing rumours of unrest and insisting that the players knew what they had to do. He expressed confidence that the team was ready for upcoming matches against Barcelona, Chelsea, and Valladolid. Finally, when asked about the possibility of meeting with the president of the CBF, Ancelotti said that he would be happy to greet him if he were to visit, despite not knowing him personally.
In conclusion, while rumours continue to swirl about his future, Ancelotti remains focused on his job at Real Madrid and is committed to honouring his contract with the club. He expressed confidence in the team’s readiness for upcoming matches and dismissed rumours of unrest within the squad.