Ancelotti admits to making a big mistake during his time as Real Madrid coach.

Carlo Ancelotti, the current head coach of Real Madrid, has been facing some pressure lately due to the team's recent defeats against Barcelona and AC Milan. In a recent interview, he opened up about the biggest mistake he has made during his time with the club.

Ancelotti, who is 65 years old, is currently in his second stint as Madrid's head coach. He first left the team in 2015 and then returned in 2021. During his time at Madrid, he has led the team to 14 trophies, including two La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues. However, he has now revealed that a dispute over his salary led to the end of his hopes for a new contract with the club back in 2014.

In an interview with France Football, Ancelotti said, "It is impossible to make only good decisions in thirty years. For example, I had a bad one here in Madrid, after my first year. I was very close to extending my contract, the club wanted to keep me, but I pushed too hard in relation to my salary and they stopped. It was a mistake, the worst I could have made. But it allowed me to learn."

When asked about the players who have had the biggest impact on him during his managerial career, Ancelotti mentioned Paolo Maldini, who he described as a "special player." He also spoke highly of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, saying, "He had been my teammate, he became my captain. And he helped me a lot at Milan. We really had a strong, fantastic relationship."

Ancelotti also shared his thoughts on managing players with big egos, saying, "Generally, the most important players are the easiest to deal with. They may have a big ego, but that can be their motivation. It’s not a problem to have a big ego if you prove yourself on the pitch and behave well. Teammates will follow and help."

He also praised last season's team for having low egos in the dressing room, singling out players like Modric, Kroos, Carvajal, and Nacho for their exemplary behavior. He said, "From a relational point of view, it was great. No player complained about not playing. It was a dream."

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