Carlo Ancelotti Aims to Leave Real Madrid When the Current Season Ends. Although everything seemed set for his departure to the Brazil national team, this possibility has cooled down in recent hours. Many sources pointed to an unexpected proposal from Saudi Arabia, specifically from Al-Hilal, which has offered him 50 million per season. There, he would find a less competitive environment where he could have a golden retirement, in style.
Josep Pedrerol Denies Ancelotti's Move to Saudi Arabia
Hours after this offer became public, Josep Pedrerol was clear. The host of "El Chiringuito" has categorically denied any possibility of Carlo Ancelotti heading to Saudi Arabia. In this regard, he argued that it's a destination he doesn't like and doesn't find attractive. He has no intention of accepting this multimillion-dollar offer, ruling out this possibility that, until recently, seemed remote.
In the same vein, the collaborator of "El Chiringuito", José Luis Sánchez, made it clear that Carlo Ancelotti will not coach in Saudi Arabia. Right now, the Italian prioritizes finishing the season with Real Madrid, with the League still in play. This would have jeopardized his move to Brazil, with other reasons also to distrust the proposal. One of Ancelotti's conditions is not to live in the country.
Carlo Ancelotti Rules Out Saudi Arabia
Despite the fact that he would pocket 50 million euros tax-free per season in Saudi Arabia, the reality is that Ancelotti is not convinced by it as a destination. The coach considers himself at the necessary level to continue competing at the elite level of soccer, whether with clubs or national teams. Going there would be a step toward definitive retirement, something he still doesn't want to consider.
That's why Ancelotti has completely ruled out the possibility of coaching in Saudi Arabia. Recently, his words were recalled saying that he could go there if the money offered was sufficient. But, in this case, Al-Hilal hasn't put that figure on the table of the current manager of Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti's priority is to conclude the season with Madrid and then decide. He would like to be the coach of Brazil, but he sets conditions that the CBF doesn't fully accept.