Carlo Ancelotti is delighted to be back with Real Madrid.

Despite losing centre-half pairing Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane, with only David Alaba arriving so far this summer, Ancelotti is happy to be back for a second stint with the Los Merengues.

That's according to the Athletic's Dermot Corrigan, who says: “Having spoken to people who know Carlo Ancelotti personally, he is very happy to be back at Real Madrid.

"He loves life in Madrid, his family has real affection with the city. His wife and son in particular.

"Ancelotti enjoys life in Madrid very much. But he knows that things are going to be different compared to his first visit."