Ancelotti: I believe Mourinho will do very well, Real Madrid will have a great season

On September 3, Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid's training ground and accepted an interview with Real Madrid TV.

Ancelotti went to Real Madrid's training base to visit the team. The former Real Madrid head coach and current Brazil national team coach arrived at Valdebebas and greeted Mourinho and the players before training began.

In an interview with Real Madrid TV, Ancelotti said: "I have a dual identity today. I am both the head coach of the Brazil national team and I have returned privately to say hello, come back to a place where I spent a long time, and visit the Brazilian players who are recovering. It has been a wonderful morning."

"Mourinho and I established a very good relationship a long time ago. We exchange ideas and send messages to each other. I am very happy that he has come to this great club, Real Madrid. He knows this place very well. He will do very well. He is a great coach, and I believe he will do excellent work here."

Start of the new season

"The team has had a very good start. Although they encountered some difficulties at the beginning, they have gradually played better and performed very well against Real Sociedad. Now, the team will face Betis in La Liga and Inter Milan in the Champions League. These are important matches. I think the team is fully prepared, and the new signings will also provide a lot of help. This will be a great season for Real Madrid."

Real Madrid

"Real Madrid is home, it is family, it is everything. I spent very wonderful times here and created many beautiful memories. Now I have changed from a coach into a fan, or the number one fan. Whenever Real Madrid plays, I sit in front of the television and watch."

Brazil national team

"The World Cup brought an end to a generation of footballers, including many great players, and now a new generation must begin. We are especially evaluating young Brazilian players around the world and starting to plan for the next generation, hoping they can approach the 2030 World Cup with ambition and quality, and strive to compete with all teams in the world."

"The generation of players who are around 20 years old now is very good. In the next few friendly matches, we will make better use of the opportunities to get to know these young players."