“My bond with Real Madrid is eternal” – Carlo Ancelotti pens heartfelt farewell letter to Los Blancos supporters as club announce exit

Carlo Ancelotti has penned a heartfelt farewell message to Real Madrid fans before his last game in charge of the club. The Italian manager’s departure will see him put an end to a six-year journey at the club across two stints.

Ancelotti had previously managed the Real Madrid between 2013 and 2015 before returning in 2021 for a second stint. During his second tenure, Ancelotti led Los Blancos to two LaLiga titles and two Champions League titles, among other trophies.

In what has been a largely underwhelming campaign, reports emerged that the 60-year-old could leave Santiago Bernabeu at the end of this season. The club and the manager have now confirmed their decision to part ways this summer.

On Friday, May 23, Ancelotti confirmed his departure by sharing a post on his Instagram account. He wrote:

Across his two stints at Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti won 15 titles, making him the most decorated manager in the club’s history.

Real Madrid released an official statement on their website on Friday confirming Carlo Ancelotti’s departure. They thanked him for what he helped them achieve and revealed that they will pay tribute to him in tomorrow’s home league match against Real Sociedad.

The statement reads:

Ancelotti will now take over the managerial mantle of the Brazil national team while Xabi Alonso will replace him as Los Blancos manager.

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