Carlo Ancelotti offers huge update on Real Madrid future amid Roma links | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he wants to remain Real Madrid manager for "as long as possible".

Madrid have long been tipped to move on from Ancelotti at the end of the season, but Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso touted as a potential successor, while reports even named Ancelotti as a possible target for Serie A side Roma.

Ancelotti, who is under contract with Madrid until 2026, made it clear he has no desire to walk away from his position any time soon.

"There is a lot of talk about [Roma], but I am fine here and I am working to stay as long as possible," he said. "[Roma manager Claudio] Ranieri is a friend and he is doing very well, I am happy.

"I have a great relationship with Roma, very good memories, but there is a long way to go from saying to doing. At the moment, I am fine here and I am not thinking about my future. I still have a two-year contract, but contracts can be broken or extended."

Ancelotti has previously vowed not to manage another club when his stint with Madrid comes to an end, although he has long been linked with a switch to international football, with Brazil known admirers.

As for Madrid, former boss Zinedine Zidane is understood to be open to a return if he ever decides to make a managerial comeback.