Former Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has said he was sad to see Carlo Ancelotti leave the club at the end of the season.
The Italian was fired by Los Blancos after failing to win La Liga or the Champions League but he will be fondly remembered by Real fans for being the man to lead the club to La Decima – their 10th European crown last year.
In his two seasons at the club, Ancelotti won four titles. As well as that memorable Champions League win over Atletico de Madrid, he guided the team to success in the Copa del Rey, European Super Cup and World Club Cup.
Real announced on Wednesday that Rafa Benitez would take over from Ancelotti, with the new coach signing a three-year deal.
Beckham, back in Madrid to open a new store, spoke to reporters about the departure of Ancelotti and arrival of Benitez.
He commented: “I love Ancelotti. He works with passion. I think he’s a wonderful person, an incredible Coach, so I’m sorry to see him leave. I’m sorry because I think he’s given a lot to the team and the club. I’m sure he’ll have success wherever he goes.”
And he added: “Good luck to Rafa. Leading Madrid is something very special.”
