The
Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, has admitted that although
there were initial concerns about appointing Carlo Ancelotti as manager
in the summer of 2013, the Italian has been so impressive that he will
offer him a new contract at the end of the season.
“We’d be
delighted to renew his contract when the season ends,” Pérez said on the
Moroccan radio station, El Larguero. “What is strange is to anticipate a
contract renewal so shortly after taking up a position. He’s aware of
this and there won’t be any problems. There were initial question marks
about getting him in, but I always wanted him.”
Ancelotti
has done an excellent job at the Bernabéu since succeeding José
Mourinho in June 2013, winning the Copa del Rey and the Champions League
last season, and he is currently presiding over a Spanish record run of
21 straight wins.
“I have the same affection for him as I did
for Vicente del Bosque. He creates a great family atmosphere apart from
doing a great job as coach. This is important,” said Pérez before
talking about the contrast with Mourinho’s style of management. “Every
person has their own personality. I may like someone to different
degrees as a person but have no doubts about his [Mourinho’s] virtues as
a football coach.”
Pérez also reiterated his belief that Real
Madrid were right to sell Xabi Alonso and Angel di María. “We did what
we had to do. I like to speak well of people. Di María left because he
wanted to go. Xabi spent ages pondering over his future, he’s 33 years
old and it’s difficult to retire at Real Madrid. Other better offers
emerged.
“Raúl did something similar and we had no problem with
that. [Toni] Kroos came in as [Sami] Khedira didn’t want to renew and
the same situation arose with James [Rodríguez] and Di María,” said
Pérez.
Credit: Guardian Sport
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