Carlo Ancelotti and the future: "Real Madrid told me to stay"

The coach speaks for the first time after being eliminated from the Champions League and the summit meeting with the president about the future: “Perez supports me, we go ahead with the same will to do things well.”

“Real Madrid guaranteed me that I would stay. We had a meeting with Florentino Perez and he showed his support. We talked about the Champions League game. We go ahead with the same illusion of doing things well.” So Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, looking ahead to the away game against Valencia, Los Blancos’ first game since Barcelona won La Liga and were eliminated Real against Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Ancelotti motivations

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“It’s clear that being eliminated like that hurts, but let’s not forget that it was the semifinals. We were about to contest another final. Sometimes you can find a better team. We have to look forward to the next Champions League,” he added. “Brazil? I think everyone knows my situation. I have a contract until 2024 and I want to continue,” he concluded.