The end of an era: Real Madrid and Ancelotti officially reach a departure agreement

Real Madrid and Ancelotti will part ways after the end of this season, which is already an open secret. Now, the two sides have officially reached an agreement on the terms of departure, marking the end of an era.

Four years ago, Ancelotti took over the coaching position from Zidane and started his second coaching career at Real Madrid. In the years that followed, the Italian led the team to win two Champions League titles and two La Liga titles, becoming the most successful head coach in Bernabeu's history.

According to The Athletic, Ancelotti's term will officially end after the last La Liga match against Real Sociedad on May 24 or May 25. The specific time depends on the schedule. The news will be announced after the national derby against Barcelona next Sunday.

reported that Ancelotti has reached a coaching agreement with the Brazilian Football Association and is expected to take office before the South American World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in early June.

On the other hand, it is no secret who will replace Ancelotti as Real Madrid's next head coach. Xavi Alonso has been confirmed as Real Madrid's next head coach. The only question now is time: whether the Basques officially take over before or after the Club World Cup.

It is reported that the Club World Cup will be held from June 17 to mid-July. If Alonso does not take office by then, Solari will serve as interim head coach and coach the matches during the Real Madrid Club World Cup.