Ancelotti may say goodbye to Real Madrid, Saudi Arabia s annual salary quotation shocks the football world

Carlo Ancelotti, known as one of the greatest coaches in football history, has won the Champions League five times and is the only coach to win the championship in the five major European leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1). His coaching career covers top clubs such as AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Everton. In 2021, he returned to Real Madrid and led the team to achieve the La Liga-Champions League double championship in 2022 and 2024.

However, in the 2024-25 season, Real Madrid was eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals and is currently 4 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, and the pressure to compete for the league championship has increased. In addition, Real Madrid will also participate in the FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States from June to July 2025. Against this background, Ancelotti's future has become the focus.

The negotiations for the Brazilian national team broke down

According to the latest report on April 30, 2025, Ancelotti had originally reached an agreement with the Brazilian national team (CBF), but finally chose to refuse. The chairman of the Brazilian Football Association once publicly stated that Ancelotti is their "dream candidate" and hopes that he will lead the team to the 2026 World Cup. However, Ancelotti has personally contacted the chairman of the Brazilian Football Association to express his gratitude and made it clear that he would not accept Brazil's offer. This decision forced the Brazilian Football Association to find candidates again, such as Alshilar coach Joje Jesus

Saudi club's heavy offer

At the same time, the offer from a Saudi club became Ancelotti's new choice. Spanish media such as Le Marca reported that the Saudi club provided Ancelotti with a net income of 50 million euros per year, which is far more than his salary at Real Madrid (reported to be about 11 million euros before tax). The offer is hard to refuse and reflects the Saudi Football League’s strategy to attract world-class stars and coaches through high salaries, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in recent years.

Ancelotti is currently working on the proposal, which may mark another major turning point in his career. If accepted, he will become one of the first top coaches to coach in the Middle East, further enhancing the international influence of the Saudi League. Real Madrid's position and the Club World Cup impacted Ancelotti's contract was originally scheduled to 2026, but recent reports show that he may leave after the end of the domestic season. The 2025 Club World Cup will be held in the United States from June to July. If he accepts Saudi Arabia's offer, he may leave the team early and will not be able to lead the team to participate in this event. Earlier reports said that Real Madrid may be taken over by football director Santi Sorari or Bayern Leverkusen coach Habi Alonso, but there is no official confirmation yet.

Considering Real Madrid's season goals, including the La Liga championship competition and the preparations for the Club World Cup, Ancelotti's departure will bring uncertainty to the club. Fans and the media are paying close attention to his stay and leaving, especially the qualification for the Club World Cup is crucial to Real Madrid's global influence.

Data comparison: Salary and impact

The following is a comparison between Ancelotti's current salary and Saudi quotation, reflecting the complexity of decision-making:

Project

Real Madrid Salary (Pre-tax, approx.)

Saudi quotation (net income)

Annual salary (Euro)

11 million

50 million

Contract term

Not disclosed in 2026, career impact

Continue to coach the top clubs for the Middle East debut, and reputation improvement

This comparison shows that Saudi quotation has an overwhelming economic advantage, but Ancelotti needs to weigh professional reputation, personal goals and family factors.

Ancelotti's potential choices not only concern themselves with their personal careers, but also reflect changes in the global football landscape. Saudi Arabia has enhanced its international image by investing in football and attracted many European stars and coaches. If Ancelotti joins, it will further consolidate the Saudi league's position and may also trigger discussions on the commercialization of football.

Ancelotti's decision will have a profound impact on many parties:

Real Madrid: If he leaves the team, the club needs to quickly find a successor to affect the team's preparations for the Club World Cup and future seasons.

Brazilian national team: After losing Ancelotti, the Brazilian Football Association needs to accelerate its search for a new coach, which will affect the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Ancelotti himself: Whether he chooses Saudi Arabia or continues to stay in Europe, he will start a new chapter in his career.

At present, the latest information on April 30, 2025 shows that Ancelotti has not made a final decision yet, but the attractiveness of the Saudi offer cannot be underestimated. His stay and departure will gradually become clear in the next few days or weeks.

Ancelotti has rejected the Brazilian national team's offer and is considering the Saudi club's annual salary offer of €50 million. His future remains uncertain, but the amount and attractiveness of the Saudi offer may prompt him to leave Real Madrid. Whether he continues to lead the team to the Club World Cup depends on when he leaves the team and needs further observation.