Ancelotti ready for 'new adventure' with Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti said his bond with Real Madrid "is eternal" as he prepares to leave the Spanish club this weekend and become head coach of Brazil.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced earlier this month that Ancelotti has agreed to take charge of the national side from 26 May.

Rubber-stamping that news, Real have confirmed Ancelotti's tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu will end following Saturday's home meeting with Real Sociedad.

"Our club wishes to express its gratitude and affection to one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football," Real Madrid said in a statement.

Club president Florentino Perez added: "We feel incredibly honoured to have had the chance to enjoy a coach who has helped us achieve so much success, but who has also embodied our club's values in such exemplary fashion."

Ancelotti has won 15 trophies across two spells as Real manager, including the Champions League and La Liga titles last season.

His first stint ran from 2013 to 2015, and his second began in 2021 when he was tempted away from Everton.

The 65-year-old's deal with Real was due to expire in June 2026, but his departure has been brought forward and he will begin his new job on Monday.

"I carry with me in my heart every moment of this wonderful second stint as Real Madrid manager," Ancelotti posted on X.