Ancelotti Renews Real Madrid Contract Until 2026

The Italian has signed a new contract for two more years, with his previous deal set to expire in the summer of 2024.

Ancelotti is in his second spell as Real Madrid manager, having also managed Los Blancos between 2013 and 2015 before his return in 2021.

The 64-year-old had been linked with the manager's job at the Brazil national team but will remain in the Spanish capital for the time being.

A statement from the club's website reads: "Real Madrid CF and Carlo Ancelotti have agreed to extend our coach's contract until June 30, 2026.

"In his five seasons as coach of Real Madrid, he has won 10 titles: 2 Champions League, 2 Club World Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 1 League, 2 Copas del Rey and 1 Spanish Super Cup.

"Carlo Ancelotti is the only coach to have won 4 European Cups and the one to have achieved the most victories in the history of this competition (118), and he is also the first coach to win the five major European Leagues (Italy, England, France , Germany and Spain)."

"Today is a happy day," Ancelotti said on his X/Twitter account after the news of his renewal. "Real Madrid and I continue our path together in search of further success.

"Thank you everybody and Hala Madrid!"

Real Madrid are top of the La Liga table at the half way stage of the season and are into the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League, where they will face RB Leipzig in the round of 16.