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Goodbye to Ancelotti: Madrid Reaches an Agreement with Him and Florentino Shows a Good Gesture

The club will pay him for the remaining year of his contract and offer him a lifetime position as an ambassador despite serving as Brazil's coach

Carlo Ancelotti will not continue at Real Madrid. The club and the Italian coach have reached an amicable agreement to end his time on the merengue bench. This will be his last year as the team's coach.

The club will pay him the full salary remaining on his contract. Ancelotti is signed until 2026 and earns 11 million euros per season. Florentino Pérez doesn't want him to leave through the back door.

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Ancelotti Dressed as Brazil | Fabrizio Romano

In addition to paying his salary, Real Madrid has offered Ancelotti a position as a lifetime ambassador for the club. A representative figure, without technical tasks, but with institutional weight.

The president of Madrid wants the coach from Reggiolo to say goodbye as a true legend. For his connection with the club to continue once he hangs up the whistle.

The Turning Point: The Copa Final

The defeat against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final was the trigger. Ancelotti had arrived with options to continue, but the fall in Seville sealed his departure.

The club positively valued the team's image, but understood that it was time to close a cycle. There will be no immediate dismissal. The Italian will lead the team until the last league match.

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Ancelotti in the Copa del Rey Final | Real Madrid Confidencial

Ancelotti will say goodbye to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. It will be against Real Sociedad, on the last day of the championship. The club is already preparing a special tribute.

He will pose with all his titles. He will receive the applause of the fans.

He will be bid farewell by players and former teammates. A tribute to his two stages as the white coach.

Brazil Awaits Him

The coach already has his future decided. In June, he will take charge of the Brazil national team. In fact, he has already started planning the next draft.

As a coach, he will remain in contact with Madrid. Vinicius, Rodrygo, Militao, and Endrick will be under his orders. Therefore, Ancelotti will maintain a fluid relationship with Valdebebas.

Florentino Pérez deeply values Ancelotti's career. That's why he wanted to have a gesture of respect and affection. Not only will he fulfill his contract, but he will be part of the club for life.

Ancelotti, with titles and charisma, says goodbye as one of the most beloved figures in Madridism. The club will honor him as such.

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