Carlo Ancelotti appointed new Real Madrid coach

The Italian, who was previously in charge of Real between 2013 and 2015, has agreed to a three-year deal.

Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid for a second spell as coach, rejoining the Spanish giants from the English side Everton. The Italian, who was previously in charge of the Madrid-based club between 2013 and 2015, has agreed to a three-year deal at the Bernabeu. He replaces Zinedine Zidane, who left Real last week after the team’s first trophyless season in more than 10 years. “Carlo Ancelotti will be the new first team coach for the next three seasons,” a brief Real Madrid statement read.