Carlo Ancelotti will be the new manager at Real Madrid.
It has finally been confirmed. The eyebrow will coming to Madrid! I kid, I kid. Real Madrid finally ended speculation as to their new manager today by announcing that Carlo Ancelotti will take over for the departed Jose Mourinho. Real will make things official in it's royal box on Wednesday by formalizing the signing, then Ancelotti will have his first presser.
The Italian has been the front runner in media speculation ever since it was made known that Mourinho was out. HoweverHe remained under contract with French Champions PSG, and it is not known at this point whether or not Madrid paid PSG to spring Ancelotti from his contract. For their part, PSG have announced that former French International manager Laurent Blanc will take the helm for them next year.
Ancelotti's experience and record are second to very few, both in league play and in Europe. He won the Champions League twice with AC Milan and won league titles with Milan, Chelsea, and PSG. In 2010 he won the FA Cup/Premier League Double with the Blues. He was also a winner of the Champions League with Milan as a player in 1989 and 1990. He also played in the final with AS Roma in 1984.
Expectations will be high for Ancelotti. Last year Madrid failed to capture either the Copa Del Rey or the La Liga title, and they once again came up short in their Champions League bid, which Mourinho had claimed was his priority. Ancelotti will be immediately expect to rejoin the battle with Barca for the league title, oh and probably win the Champions League too.
No pressure, Carlo!
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