Even legends get fired at Real Madrid after a trophyless season, but Ancelotti leaves as the club's most successful coach, and a tough act to follow.

Kylian Mbappe finished the La Liga season on 31 goals with a double against Real Sociedad as Real Madrid bid an emotional farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric.

Reports in Spain suggest that Ancelotti is “close to committing” to the Scottish Premiership side as he prepares to bow out of the Bernabeu with dad Carlo following the final game of the La Liga season against Real Sociedad.