Champion manager Carlo Ancelotti to retire after Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti celebrates winning the La Liga, Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2022. (Reuters Photo)


The Italian Carlo Ancelotti has announced his intent to leave San Bernabeu, by ending his coaching career.

The 62-year-old last week became the first-ever coach to win each of Europe's top five leagues when guiding Madrid to La Liga glory.

Ancelotti's legendary managerial career has spanned 26 years and across 11 jobs, including two stints with Spanish giants Madrid.

But the Italian is now thinking about the future and hopes to spend more time traveling and with his family.

"After Real, yes, I'll probably stop," he told Amazon Prime. "But if the club keeps me here for 10 years, I'll coach for 10 years.

"I'd like to be with my grandchildren, go on vacation with my wife – there are so many things to do that I have left out that I would like to do.

"There are many places I have never been. I have never been to Australia. I have never been to Rio de Janeiro.

"I'd like to visit my sister more often. The day I quit, I'll have all these things to do," he said.

Ancelotti has won 22 trophies, including Serie A with Milan in 2004, the Premier League with Chelsea in 2010, Ligue 1 with PSG in 2013, the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 2017 and LaLiga with Madrid this year.

With his latest league triumph, Ancelotti became the oldest manager to win the Spanish top flight at 62, two years older than Fabio Capello was when lifting the trophy with Madrid in 2006-07.

Having also won a record-equalling three European Cups at club level, Ancelotti has suggested he may be tempted into managing an international side in time for the 2026 World Cup.

"Yes, there could be a national team but now it is premature (to discuss that)," he said. "Certainly not for this World Cup. But for the one in 2026, why not?"

Asked if he has any interest in taking charge of Canada, who will jointly host the tournament along with the United States and Mexico, Ancelotti said: "Why not? They have done very well."