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[milka 3,390]

Carlo Ancelotti is set to be appointed the new Real Madrid manager. The last step before the completion of the deal is terminating Ancelotti's Everton contract.

He will not cause any problems for Real Madrid in regards to personal terms.

 

Everton are out of luck

they thought he would take them to the Champions League and now bam bye  after just one season 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

What an underwhelming lists. 😂 

Edited June 1, 2021 by Blues Forever

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3 minutes ago, Blues Forever said:

What an underwhelming lists. 😂 

TBF, Ancelotti does always feel too big of a manager for Everton. No offence. I know it's Real Madrid but a tad surprised he bailed out on Everton somewhat suddenly.

[R2D2 368]

Shame wanted to see what he can do at Everton, he was just starting to buy his players and put his mark on the team. Wonder what James is feeling right now, I think he came to Everton because of Ancelotti and now he is stuck there couple more years.

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This will be interesting   Nuno Santo in Palace 

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

Gerrard at Everton would be hilarious. 🤣

[DH1988 1,348]

2 hours ago, Blues Forever said:

What an underwhelming lists. 😂 

What is happening, Carlo?? How has this happened!?

 

~edit~ Don't get me wrong, I love the guy and that eyebrow of his, but I was very glad when we changed it up, tactically wanting, I am genuinely shocked shocked shocked that Real have gone there.

Edited June 1, 2021 by DH1988

[NikkiCFC 8,300]

As I said, Wolves can only go after Portuguese coach.

[DH1988 1,348]

Be very surprised if Poch goes back to Spurs and ultimately I’ll feel very sorry for Kane because they’ll have spent the compensation for Poch, rumoured to be £10m in order to save selling Kane, guilt trip him into staying yet again. I can even see Spurs letting Aurier go back to PSG to avoid paying the comp to PSG for Poch.

 

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Carlo Ancelotti explains leaving Everton for Real Madrid as departure confirmed

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-breaking-20718526

 

Everton have confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti has left the club to take over at Real Madrid.

Ancelotti says the chance to return to the Bernabeu was an "unexpected opportunity" that he could not turn down.

In a statement issued this evening, Everton have thanked the Italian for his time at the club which began in December 2019.

Everton say they will begin the search for Ancelotti's successor "immediately".

Ancelotti said: “I would like to thank the Board of Directors, the players, and the Evertonians for the tremendous support they have all given me during my time at the Club.

“I have complete respect for everyone associated with Everton and hope they can achieve the exciting opportunities they have in front of them.

“While I have enjoyed being at Everton I have been presented with an unexpected opportunity which I believe is the right move for me and my family at this time.”

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5 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Carlo Ancelotti explains leaving Everton for Real Madrid as departure confirmed

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-breaking-20718526

 

Everton have confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti has left the club to take over at Real Madrid.

Ancelotti says the chance to return to the Bernabeu was an "unexpected opportunity" that he could not turn down.

In a statement issued this evening, Everton have thanked the Italian for his time at the club which began in December 2019.

Everton say they will begin the search for Ancelotti's successor "immediately".

Ancelotti said: “I would like to thank the Board of Directors, the players, and the Evertonians for the tremendous support they have all given me during my time at the Club.

“I have complete respect for everyone associated with Everton and hope they can achieve the exciting opportunities they have in front of them.

“While I have enjoyed being at Everton I have been presented with an unexpected opportunity which I believe is the right move for me and my family at this time.”

What seriously is Florentino’s thinking here? That if they get banned from UCL then Carlo will just muddle on? Which is true, but still, what message does that send to the squad? I can’t imagine they are thrilled with the appointment.

[Blues Forever 1,232]

1 hour ago, DH1988 said:

What seriously is Florentino’s thinking here? That if they get banned from UCL then Carlo will just muddle on? Which is true, but still, what message does that send to the squad? I can’t imagine they are thrilled with the appointment.

Think most of their squad quite happy with Ancelotti. He is their 2nd most respected coach in the last decade.

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David Squires on … Chelsea’s Champions League triumph over Manchester City

Our cartoonist on Thomas Tuchel’s tactical triumph, helped by nice guy N’Golo Kanté and toaster-toed Timo Werner

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2021/jun/01/david-squires-on-Chelsea-champions-league-final-manchester-city

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Aguero’s brother launches at attack on Guardiola – quickly deletes tweet

https://www.benchwarmers.ie/agueros-brother-launches-at-attack-on-guardiola-quickly-deletes-tweet/233614/

The brother of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has recently taken to his social media to launch a scathing attack on manager Pep Guardiola.

Aguero first joined the Citizens 10-years ago, during his decade long stay in Manchester, the South American has enjoyed a superb career.

Despite racking up a whopping 15 major trophies, Aguero will be best remembered for his final day goalscoring heroics against QPR to snatch the 2011-12 Premier League title away from bitter rivals Manchester United.

However, with time now against him and with his contract set to expire, the club recently announced their top goalscorer will be leaving once the final game of this season has been played.

The Citizens were last in action on Saturday where they were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in the Champions League final.

Although Aguero didn’t start the match, manager Pep Guardiola did bring him on with around 15-minutes left to play – sadly, the Argentinian failed to have any kind of impact on the match and his side ultimately went on to watch their domestic rivals lift the illustrious trophy.