Carlo Ancelotti has said goodbye. The Italian coach of Real Madrid will step down after managing his final match with the team this Saturday. Just hours after the club officially announced his departure, the coach shared an emotional letter on social media, expressing his gratitude to the fans and reflecting on his time at the club

With his departure, Ancelotti ends his second spell as Real Madrid manager, cementing his legacy as the most successful coach in the club’s history. In total, the Italian has won 14 titles, including 3 UEFA Champions Leagues, 2 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey trophies, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 2 Spanish Super Cups, 2 FIFA Club World Cups, and 1 Intercontinental Cup

A legacy difficult to surpass...

His legacy is also evident in the numbers: 352 matches, with a record of 249 wins, 50 draws, and 53 losses. Under his leadership, Real Madrid scored 832 goals and conceded 341.

Ancelotti is now tied with Zinedine Zidane as the coach with the most Champions League titles for Real Madrid (three) and ranks as the third manager with the most La Liga titles, alongside legends such as Capello, Del Bosque, and Zidane. Only Miguel Muñoz (nine) and Luis Molowny (three) have more..

He also departs as the coach with the most Copa del Rey victories in club history, the most UEFA Super Cups, and is tied with Zidane and Beenhakker for the most Spanish Super Cups.

In his farewell letter, “Carletto” wrote:

“Today, our paths part once again. I carry in my heart every moment lived during this wonderful second spell as Real Madrid manager. These have been unforgettable years, an incredible journey full of emotions, titles, and above all, the pride of representing this badge.

Thanks to President Florentino Pérez, the club, my players, my staff, and above all, to this unique fanbase that always made me feel like one of their own. What we achieved together will remain forever in the memory of Madridismo—not just for the triumphs, but for the way we achieved them

The magical nights at the Bernabéu are now part of football history.

A new adventure begins now, but my bond with Real Madrid is eternal.”

Con esta despedida, Ancelotti pone punto final a una era marcada por el éxito, el buen fútbol y noches inolvidables en el Santiago Bernabéu. Su nombre ya está inscrito con letras doradas en la historia del Real Madrid

With this farewell, Ancelotti closes a golden chapter marked by success, stylish football, and unforgettable nights at the Santiago Bernabéu. His name is now etched in gold in Real Madrid’s history.