In a rather shocking turn of events, Carlo Ancelotti has renewed his contract with Real Madrid until 2026 in spite of being linked with the Brazilian national team at the end of the season. If the Italian stays for both seasons at the Spanish capital, he will have spent five seasons with Los Blancos in his second spell with them, making it a total of seven seasons.

He was responsible for guiding them to La Decima in his first spell, before parting ways in 2015. And in his second spell, he guided them to their fourteenth title last year before going on to win the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti officially renews with Real Madrid for two more seasons

Don Carlo’s renewal puts an end to all rumours linking a new manager to the club at the end of the season. Moreover, it also puts Brazil in a difficult position as they were expecting Ancelotti to lead them into the Copa America in the summer.

Florentino Perez was keen on getting the 64-year-old to renew not only because of the achievements of the team, but also because of the cohesion and unity achieved at all levels in the club. Most importantly, he has been trusted to lead the team into the new era with the old guard slowly being phased out.

Los Blancos are alive in the LaLiga title race this year as well, and are always expected to win the Champions League. And it now remains to be seen whether Carlo Ancelotti can guide them to silverware once again this year.