Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he will take a sabbatical if Real Madrid decides to sack at the end of current season. Ancelotti signed off the season with a thumping 7-3 victory over Getafe on Saturday evening.
The manger expressed his willingness to stay at the club but after failing to capture any major trophies this season, Ancelotti is tipped to be sacked by Real Madrid hierarchy.
In the post-match interview Ancelotti expressed his overall thoughts on the season. He said, “The players have shown a serious and professional attitude right up until the last minute of the season. They have done really well, although there is the sadness of not winning titles. However, the effort was very professional”.
“We have often analysed what happened this year in La LIGA. We had important injuries in January and February, such as Kroos, Modric and James. During that period we lost points against Villarreal and Athletic.”
The coach remained loyal to the club saying he would continue with Real Madrid if given a chance despite interest from Manchester City.
“I am not going to say anything more than I said yesterday. I have to wait. We are going to meet next week to discuss my future at the club. Nobody is in a rush. The club are calmly thinking about what they have to do in order to take the right decision and I am waiting because I am not in a hurry.”
“I am saying that I want to stay, and if the club say no then I will not be happy, but these things happen in football. It wouldn’t be the first time. It already happened to me at Juventus and Chelsea. At PSG, I left. I want to coach and it won’t be the last time. I still have confidence in my work because I like coaching.
“I have not spoken to the club. I spoke with José Ángel today, we are going to meet next week, perhaps on Monday or Tuesday, and I think the club will decide then.”
He expressed his satisfaction as the fans supported Iker Casillas over turning the criticism that he received all over the season and says that football has no memory despite his side’s triumph to Champions League last season.
“That is football and at a demanding club like Real Madrid, it is normal to be questioned after a season that has not ended well. That is part of my job, last year we won La Décima and this year has been different. I will not forget what we did last year, nor what we have done this year. You have to take everything into consideration because it can be used to improve. We have to evaluate what happened this season and try to improve next season.”