Endrick sends message to Carlo Ancelotti as coach prepares to leave Real Madrid and take up job as Brazil boss

Ancelotti sat in the Madrid dugout one last time on Saturday as they beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in their final La Liga game of the 2024-25 campaign. The match also marked the end of the Italian coach's second stint at Santiago Bernabeu, as he will now take charge of the Brazil national team.

After the veteran coach's farewell game, Los Blancos youngster Endrick sent out a heartfelt message for the head coach as he wrote on Instagram: "I'm very grateful for all the advice and lessons you've given me since I came to Real Madrid, Mister. His successful career is an inspiration to us all. I wish you good luck in your new challenge with our Brazilian national team."

A day after Ancelotti bid goodbye to the Spanish giants, the club formally announced the arrival of Xabi Alonso as their next head coach. The former Bundesliga-winning manager's first assignment in charge will be the Club World Cup in the United States next month.

Alonso's first match as Madrid boss will be against Al-Hilal in their Club World Cup opener on June 18.