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Ancelotti reveals why he loves working at Real Madrid – ‘I prefer to work within a family’
Real Madrid were the best team in the world by far last season, winning both the UEFA Champions League and La Liga in grandstand fashion.
Under Carlo Ancelotti’s tutelage, the Merengues were seemingly unstoppable and played high-impact football without necessarily dominating games.
This term, they have relatively struggled and the manager has come under pressure to alter his dynamics with the team underperforming. Yet, there is no doubt that the team will come good when the pressure situations eventually arrive.
Ancelotti’s interview
Speaking to the media at the opening of Real Madrid University school, Ancelotti spoke on a plethora of topics primarily around his time at the club so far.
He began by wishing all the students of the newly opened institute good luck and motivating them to aim for the stars. He also spoke on what made Real Madrid such a great footballing institution.
“Real Madrid has won and continues to win a lot in its history because it does not like to lose or draw.”
“There are clubs that accept defeat in a different way than Real Madrid. This increases the demands and responsibility of the people who work in this club,” he added.
Real Madrid are the biggest club
Ancelotti then spoke about the various clubs he has worked at in the past and what set the Merengues class apart from the others.
“I have worked in many top-level clubs and Real Madrid is the biggest in the world in terms of history, organisation and demands. You realise that the most important thing here is to be successful on a sporting level.”
“The president’s work is incredible, and the club wins with the work he has been able to do,” he added on Florentino Perez.
Dressing room and Champions League glory
Speaking on the values in the dressing room and the camaraderie behind the scenes, Ancelotti said,
“Real Madrid is a family, we spend a lot of time here and the atmosphere helps you bring out the best in yourself. On a personal level, I prefer to work within a family. Every day you come here you notice that.”
Finally, he was asked to speak about the team’s UEFA Champions League win last year, to which he said,
“I was confident it could happen. You have to be confident until the last moment. When we scored, I was convinced we would win, on a psychological level it was very important.”
Source: Real Madrid website
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
