Carlo Ancelotti 'informs Real Madrid of his decision to LEAVE the Bernabeu at the end of the season' - with former Galacticos the favourite to take over
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Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to continue as Real Madrid manager beyond the end of the season, according to reports in Spain. The Italian, who has been in charge of the European giants for six seasons across two spells, has a contract which runs until 2026, but reportedly wishes to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the term, regardless of the side's achievements.
![[Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is the favourite to succeed the Italian at the Bernabeu]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/06/94336309-14307589-image-a-27_1737442187479.jpg)
Ancelotti renewed his deal in December 2023 when rumours swirled over a historic move to the Brazilian national team. Since then, the 65-year-old has added a LaLiga title and Champions League to his extraordinary list of accomplishments in the Spanish capital.
![[Madrid moved two points clear at the top of LaLiga after thumping Las Palmas 4-1 on Sunday night]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/06/94336305-14307589-image-a-28_1737442189143.jpg)
However, according to Onda Cero, the five-time European Cup-winning boss will depart at the end of the term, with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso the favourite to take over. The outlet goes onto to claim that the veteran manager 'is not thinking about retirement' and instead has his sights set on adding to his trophy cabinet at a club in another country.
Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is the favourite to succeed the Italian at the Bernabeu. Madrid moved two points clear at the top of LaLiga after thumping Las Palmas 4-1 on Sunday night.
Ancelotti is one of the most decorated managers of all time and is the only boss to have won a league title in each of Europe's top-five divisions. In all, the Italian has won 15 major trophies as a manager, including the Premier League and FA Cup during his short spell with Chelsea.
