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The 3 Benches Ancelotti Can Occupy Next Season After Winning at Etihad

The Real Madrid coach sees that he has 3 future options on the table

The Future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid remains a great mystery that's very difficult to solve. The Italian coach seemed to be in hot water a few months ago. But at the Etihad, he showed that he's capable of bringing out the best in the team to make them succeed.

There's still a lot of the season ahead, and the results could dictate Ancelotti's fate. But it seems that if he decides not to continue at Real Madrid, he's going to have several options. In fact, right now it seems he would have two alternatives away from Bernabéu.

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Ancelotti speaking at a press conference | Real Madrid Confidencial

The first is Roma, which has been insisting for a few weeks trying to convince him. They want to start a new project and consider Carletto the best option for it. They're willing to make a great effort to achieve it, although they know it won't be easy.

The other is the Brazilian national team, which already tempted him more than a year ago and claimed to have an agreement. Then he ended up renewing with Real Madrid, and it seemed the matter had been put aside. However, the Canarinha would never have stopped keeping an eye on his situation.

Real Madrid Isn't Ruled Out Although They've Already Found His Replacement

Amid all the rumors, his continuity at Real Madrid shouldn't be ruled out. It's true that this season he has had to endure quite a bit of criticism for the team's play. But if the results are favorable, especially by winning the Champions League, everything could take an unexpected turn.

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Xabi Alonso laughing | Real Madrid Confidencial

He still has one more year on his contract, and the club's stance is that he's earned his right to decide. If he decides to step aside, he's clear about who will be the coach to replace him. And Xabi Alonso will remain at Bayer Leverkusen waiting for Real Madrid's call.

That could happen this summer or in 2026, which is the year when both of their respective contracts end. We'll have to wait until the end of the season to see what his decision is. But it seems clear that Ancelotti still has several options to choose his future.

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