Ancelotti: Real Madrid turned me from a coach into a fan

Ancelotti expressed his delight at returning to the Royal Club

Real Madrid means home, family and everything to Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian, now in charge of Brazil, looked back on a wonderful spell at the club and the amazing memories it left him.

Ancelotti spoke on Thursday during a visit to check on the fitness of the Brazilian players at the Spanish club. "Real Madrid is home, family and everything," he said. "I spent a wonderful time here, and I have amazing memories."

"I have gone from being a coach to a Real Madrid fan, and one of the most enthusiastic supporters," he continued. "Whenever Real Madrid play, I always sit in front of the television to watch them."

Explaining why he had returned to Real's headquarters, Ancelotti added: "I am here in a dual role, as coach of the Brazil national team, and also in a personal capacity to say hello, and to return to a place where I spent a long time, and to meet the Brazilian players who are currently recovering. It was a beautiful morning."

The former Milan and Bayern Munich boss also posted a group photo on his official Instagram account, standing alongside Real's Brazilian contingent of Endrick, Vinicius, Militao and Rodrygo. He wrote: "A productive morning of work with our players at Valdebebas. A special reunion once again with the great Madrid family. Thank you for this love and support."