Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti appears to be closer to continuing at the Bernabeu than departing for Brazil as he enters new contract talks.
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Ancelotti was expected to depart for Brazil jobMadrid had been considering number of replacementsItalian now closer to continuing in MadridWHAT HAPPENED?
The Real Madrid boss had been widely expected to depart Los Blancos at the end of the season and take control of the Brazil national team. However, with Ancelotti's side expected to win La Liga and fight for the Champions League, Real are hesitant to let the Italian leave so easily. According to , Ancelotti is expected to have discussions regarding his future with Madrid president Florentino Perez in the coming days.
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Xabi Alonso, Raul and Roberto De Zerbi have been linked with replacing Ancelotti at the end of the season, but their services may no longer be required. Ancelotti has guided Real to second place in La Liga, two points behind surprise leaders Girona, with their swashbuckling form led by Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.
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No manager has won the Champions League more times than Ancelotti's four titles. The Italian will be hoping to add a fifth to pull clear of his closest, active challenger, Pep Guardiola (three).
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Real Madrid face Villarreal on Sunday evening as they look to close the gap on Girona. Should Ancelotti stay at Madrid beyond this season, he will be hoping to further cement himself alongside the greatest managers in the club's history by adding even more trophies to their vast collection.
