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Ancelotti 'officializes' Xabi Alonso in the last conference: I wish him all the luck in the world
2025-05-23 17:29:06 / SPORT
"What's going on? Is someone leaving?" - this is how Carlo Ancelotti began his last press conference in Valdebebas, on the eve of the match against Real Sociedad, which will also be the last for the Italian coach on the Real Madrid bench.
"Tomorrow will be a very special day, it's inevitable. It's my last match and when a stage ends, emotions are great. But I'm not sad at all, on the contrary, I'm very happy.
I tried to do my best and I'm leaving happy and satisfied, because one day this would definitely happen.
I am grateful for these years: the players, the club, the president... we enjoyed a lot during this period. I achieved my goal. With much love, support and gratitude for the opportunity I have been given to manage spectacular players.
Now this phase is coming to an end: it lasted a long time, but it ended in the best way. I have never had a debate with the president and I will not have one, not even on the last day.
A new chapter begins, which I will face with the same enthusiasm as the day I arrived. Even having held more than 700 press conferences is a success in itself. We enjoyed it, even though it was not always easy. Some questions were not nice.”
Farewell: "These are exciting days, I talk to the players and many other people. My relationship with everyone has been very good and I appreciate the atmosphere: I thank everyone, even the chefs who prepared me carbonara before the matches. These are special days."
"I get emotional very quickly, it will be a touching day and if I cry, there is nothing wrong with that. It will be a beautiful moment, which I will share with Modrić, who has been an incredible support for me at Real Madrid. A fantastic player, a legend. Saying goodbye to him will be beautiful."
Advice for the next coach: "I don't want to give advice, everyone has their own way of working. But I tell you: enjoy Real Madrid! Xabi Alonso will be the first and I wish him all the luck in the world. He has the qualities to coach this club. Enjoy every moment, that's all I have to say."
The most beautiful evening at the Bernabéu: "There have been many, many like that! It's very difficult to choose one. But I keep mentioning the upsets, because they are moments that cannot be explained. These have stayed in my mind the most, especially the ones against PSG, Manchester City and Chelsea. They are unforgettable."
Now, Brazil: "The feeling is very nice, honestly. I'm extremely excited to have the opportunity not to 'betray' Real Madrid by moving to another club, but to join a national team with the greatest history - five-time world champions. It's a big challenge, but I really like the idea of preparing for a World Cup with Brazil."
A comeback after Brazil? "These are things I don't know... After Real Madrid I have no desire to manage another club, at least not now. I have said this and I confirm it. The future? I don't know."
The future of the club: "One might think that with Modrić a golden era ends. But like everything, this too has an end. Many others have already left: Casemiro, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema... But Real Madrid has continued and will continue to be the biggest club in the world."
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