Carlo Ancelotti was asked today at a press conference, before the Brest-Real Madrid Champions League match, about his expiration date. He revealed a secret pact signed with Florentino Pérez.
Ancelotti was asked if Real Madrid's improvement has to do with Kylian Mbappé's explosion.
"Mbappé needed time, he's very motivated and we're enjoying it"
"We're quite close to the best level. We've improved collectively but also individually. There's Mbappé, but we can't forget Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinícius, although tomorrow he's not..."
Regarding Mbappé's transformation, Ancelotti said: "Kylian needed time, to improve his conditions. He's very motivated, he likes playing with his teammates and we're enjoying it, we and everyone in Madrid."
He also referred to the possibility of Vinícius changing Real Madrid for Arabia.
"I understand everything, in football... I understood Kroos leaving football, few understood it, but I did... Everyone makes individual decisions."
He offered his point of view on the matter: "I see the player wanting to stay here. Vinícius thinks about choosing glory over money."
The agreement with Florentino Pérez about his future
Carlo Ancelotti also revealed, probably against his will, the secret agreement he reached last year with Florentino Pérez.
Ancelotti was asked about his expiration date at Real Madrid. And if he thinks he will remain on the white bench if he wins LaLiga or the Champions League.
The Italian coach's reply left no room for doubt: “I think so, there's no doubt, we want to continue together as far as possible. If something strange happens, there may be changes in that sense.
That's what happens in football, the club has confidence in my work. And I have confidence in what the club provides me in every way," concluded the Italian coach.
Message directed at Xabi Alonso
It was a clear message directed at Xabi Alonso, whom a good part of Real Madrid's environment sees as the white coach next season.
If Ancelotti wins La Liga or the Champions League, just one of the two, Florentino Pérez will automatically renew him. The only chance Xabi Alonso has to manage Real Madrid next year is if Ancelotti gets stuck with something he's usually good at.
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