Mon Apr 28 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Ancelotti’s Real Madrid Reign Likely to End After Season

**Madrid, Spain** – Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid is nearing its conclusion, with sources indicating the highly successful manager is set to depart at the end of the season. Following Real Madrid’s recent defeats in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona and the Champions League quarterfinals against Arsenal, discussions between Ancelotti and club president Florentino Pérez are expected to finalize his exit in the coming days.

While Ancelotti is under contract until 2026, speculation surrounding his departure has persisted throughout the season, fueled by ongoing negotiations with the Brazilian Football Confederation for the national team manager position. A source close to the situation confirmed to ESPN that the meeting between Ancelotti and Pérez will result in an agreement for the Italian coach to leave after their final La Liga match against Real Sociedad.

Ancelotti, one of Real Madrid’s most decorated managers with three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles during his tenure, acknowledged the impending discussions regarding his future following Saturday’s loss. While he emphasized a strong relationship with the club and ruled out any confrontation, he confirmed that a decision on his future would be made at the season’s end.

The club is reportedly considering interim appointments from within, such as director of football Santiago Solari, Castilla coach Raul Gonzalez, or under-19s coach Alvaro Arbeloa, to manage the team’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in June. The search for a permanent replacement is expected to begin after the season concludes.

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