Carlo Ancelotti joins Real Madrid as new manager, replaces Zinedine Zidane

Carlo Ancelotti quit his role as head coach of Everton despite 3 more years left in his contract. The Italian tactician will join Real Madrid as Zinedine Zidane's replacement.

La Liga giants Real Madrid on Tuesday announced the signing of Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager. Ancelotti quit his role as the head coach of Premier League side Everton. Ancelotti replaces Zinedine Zidane who quit after Real Madrid failed to defend the league title last season. #WelcomeBackAncelotti@MrAncelotti pic.twitter.com/yY5NKF5tsd Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid for a second stint. He was their manager between 2013 and 2015 and led the Madrid giants to Champions League title in his first year. Ancelotti had joined Everton on a 4 and half-year contract in 2019. He leaves the role at Everton with 3 years left in his contract.