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Ancelotti talks Vinicius, Mbappe, Valverde, Real Madrid – ‘It didn’t surprise me’ Former Real Madrid manager and current Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti recently spoke to Radio MARCA (h/t Mundo Deportivo ) in an interview, during which he reflected on his departure from the Spanish capital club. Having enjoyed a successful second stint with Los Blancos , Ancelotti stepped down from his post in 2025, following a disappointing 2024/25 campaign where they failed to win any major trophy despite the addition of Kylian Mbappe. Discussing what went wrong for him and the team during his final season in charge, Ancelotti explained: “Football changes with very little, and with that, the chemistry changes.
It’s not just about the atmosphere, it’s not just about swapping Kroos for Mbappe. That same year, Nacho left, Carvajal got injured, and Modric played less. “The old generation that had created a fantastic atmosphere in the dressing room was gone, and a new generation of players had to come in, bringing character, personality, and setting an example.
That doesn’t happen overnight; it takes time. ” Continuing, he added: “Mbappe’s arrival coincided with two important departures, Kroos and Nacho, creating a different atmosphere. “Mbappe did fantastically, scoring around 50 goals, but the team struggled to win titles because football is about small details, and when you change something, it doesn’t always work out.
” On deciding to take up the Brazil role upon leaving Real Madrid, Ancelotti stated: “I had no intention of going to another club after Madrid. “The opportunity with the Brazilian national team came up two years ago and then I renewed with Madrid, but last year we thought it was the right time to leave and now I’m happy. ” Ancelotti is the Brazil national team coach now.
(Photo by Lucas Figueiredo/Getty Images) The Italian legend then revealed that he was still in contact with players from Madrid, as well as club president Florentino Perez, saying: “Yes, sometimes. After the match against Manchester City, I congratulated the club and the president. I also speak with the players.