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Real Madrid offer Carlo Ancelotti new extension, manager not happy with the terms – report
Regardless of what has been claimed in the media, Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid is very much an open topic and if a report from SPORT is to be believed, the team from the Spanish capital has offered him an extension, but the Italian is not convinced with the terms mentioned in it.
The Real Madrid manager is se to be out of contract at the end of the season and while Los Blanco are doing their homework of potential replacements, they are also working to see if Ancelotti is willing to continue beyond the ongoing season.
At the same time, though, the record European champions are aware of the fact that there is a vacancy within the Brazil national football team and the South American nation is doing everything in its power to lure the Italian in.
So far, it has been reported that once Ancelotti leaves is role at Real Madrid, he will not return to club football, meaning that the Brazil job is now gaining strength.
What’s Real Madrid’s offer?
Ever since Brazil expressed interest in securing the services of the Italian, a sequence of developments has unfolded, casting uncertainty over his future.
The Brazilian Confederation affirmed on two occasions that Ancelotti is set to join them once he departs Real Madrid. However, the manager has refuted these claims, emphasizing his commitment to Real Madrid and indicating that he would prioritize any offers from Los Blancos.
This stance seems to be in line with recent events, as the club has extended an offer for an additional year on his contract.
Ancelotti not aligned with the terms
However, Ancelotti remains unconvinced about committing to an additional season under the terms stipulated by Real Madrid as he is aware that agreeing to a one-year extension would mean he can either stay for the rest of his career or he could be sacked within months owing to results.
On the other hand, the alluring proposal from Brazil presents a fresh and enticing experience for the Italian. Now, he has indeed managed some of the top clubs in his career, but he has never experienced the taste of national team football.
While his initial plan was to retire following the conclusion of his contract with Madrid, the allure of guiding a five-time world champion proved too irresistible to decline.
Above all, the South American nation is also allowing him to guide the team in the Copa America next year and set them up for the challenges of the 2026 World Cup, something that he did not anticipate at this juncture in his career.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
