Ancelotti Responds to Rumors Surrounding Roma Job Amid Real Madrid Tenure

In a striking exchange with Radio Anch’Io Lo Sport, Carlo Ancelotti addressed the swirling rumors regarding a potential summer return to AS Roma, a club deeply entwined in his storied career as a player. The prospect of the seasoned tactician, currently at the helm of Real Madrid, navigating the Giallorossi landscape once again adds another layer of intrigue to the summer transfer narrative (via Calciomercato).

“It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to coach Real Madrid. Winning is never easy, but it’s a little less challenging here than in other clubs. Our goal is to reach the Champions League final, but our path has been rough so far. We have two games at our disposal to qualify. Liverpool have been the best team so far, but you have to be at your peak in March and April.”

As Ancelotti reflected on the Roma rumors, his insights exuded a sense of loyalty and nostalgia.

“There’s a lot of chatter about it, but I’m fine here and I’m working to stay as long as possible. Claudio Ranieri is a friend and is doing very well. I’m happy for him. I’m very attached to the Giallorossi and have excellent memories of them. Still, there’s many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip. I’m not thinking about my future right now. I still have two years on my contract, but it can always be rescinded or prolonged.”

Moreover, Ancelotti didn’t shy away from addressing broader issues plaguing the football landscape today, revealing his comprehensive understanding of the game from both a tactical and administrative perspective.

“The focus is on the number of games right now. The schedule is too demanding for players. We never practice anymore, but just recover. We can’t go on like this, with a match every three days, all year long. It puts the footballers’ health in danger.”

“The VAR brought some advantages, but, when a call is subjective, there’ll always be discussions. It has helped the referees. There’s more respect in the relationships.”