Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he is not in the position to advise Xabi Alonso, who is expected to take over from him in the summer.
Ancelotti is expected to depart the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazilian national team job with Alonso expected to replace him.
The Italian manager said he can’t advise Alonso, who is a good coach ahead of his imminent arrival at Real Madrid.
He said: Ancelotti said: “I am very fond of (Alonso). I don’t have any advice for him because he has all the tools to be a great coach in the future.
“The day I arrived, if someone had told me I would win 11 titles in four years, I would have signed (for) it in blood. This season hasn’t gone well for many reasons. But it has been an unforgettable period.
“I couldn’t be a Madrid coach for the rest of my life. It comes to an end for many reasons. The club may need a new impetus. I’m not making a big deal out of it.
“A thousand thanks to this club. And we’ll carry on. I’ll always be a Madrid fan. It’s the end of an era. Spectacular. I never thought I’d coach Madrid for six years, and now it’s happened.”
Ancelotti also revealed that he is proud of his achievements at Real Madrid which has seen him win 15 trophies across two spells.
He said: “There have been some unforgettable years that I’ll carry dearly close to my heart.
“Football, like life itself, is full of adventures that begin but eventually have to end. I always knew that one day it would come to an end my time here at Real.
“It has been a wonderful period which is coming to an end. A great time. But if even life comes to an end, imagine what it’s like when a period with a football team comes to an end.
“I’ve enjoyed it, and I want to finish it well. And then, on the 26th, I’ll talk about another challenge.”
On Monday, it was confirmed that Ancelotti will take up the Brazilian national team job but Real Madrid are yet to make an official announcement.
Ancelotti said: “Real will issue a statement when they think adequate, but there is no problem or issue between all parts whatsoever.
“I never had problems with Real and never will have problems with Real. It’s a club that lives dearly in my heart, but everything in life has a date to end.”
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are expected to be without the services of forward Vinicius Jr and defender Lucas Vazquez for the La Liga clash against Mallorca on Wednesday.
Vinicius has a left ankle sprain while Vazquez has a thigh muscle injury.
The Brazilian forward has scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in the league this season.
