According to reports, this decision is final, regardless of the result against Barcelona or Real Madrid’s position in La Liga. Marca and Athletic report that Ancelotti and Real Madrid have finalized all details of this mutual separation and plan to announce it between the match against Barça and the game against Mallorca (Wednesday). The departure will be amicable and paves the way for the Italian coach to join the Brazil national team.

In addition to the official announcement of Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid, another key development is his imminent appointment as head coach of the Brazil national team. After intensive negotiations between Ancelotti and the Brazilian Football Confederation, pre-prepared contracts will be signed. Ancelotti will head to Rio in June to take charge of Brazil in matches against Paraguay and Ecuador. As a result, Real Madrid has already begun evaluating replacement options. Solari, unless there is an unexpected shift toward Xabi Alonso, will likely lead the team during the pre-season tour in America, while Alonso is expected to be the primary candidate from July. Rumors suggest Alonso may also take charge in the Club World Cup.

The early announcement is tied to Brazil’s needs. The Brazilian Football Confederation must announce its squad list before May 18 and wants it released under the signature of Ancelotti, the new coach, though the federation’s technical committee will likely prepare it. Ancelotti will have two opportunities to bid farewell to the Santiago Bernabéu: on May 14 against Mallorca and on May 24 or 25 against Real Sociedad.

Both the club and Ancelotti believe this announcement should not disrupt the players’ focus if La Liga contention continues and could even serve as motivation for a glorious farewell to Real Madrid’s most successful manager. Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid after two highly successful stints, especially the second, having won 15 trophies: 3 Champions Leagues, 3 Club World Cups, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 2 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey trophies, and 2 Spanish Super Cups. This departure marks the end of a glorious era for Real Madrid and a new beginning for Ancelotti in Brazil.