Ancelotti says he will take year-long sabbatical if sacked by Madrid

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he will take a year off if he is dismissed by the Spanish giant in the coming days after failing to win a major trophy this season.

Widespread reports in the Spanish media have claimed the Italian is set to be replaced by Napoli boss Rafael Benitez just a year after delivering Madrid's 10th European Cup.

"My future is clear in my head," Ancelotti said after Madrid rounded off its season with a 7-3 destruction of Getafe. "I will continue here at Real Madrid or I will stop for a year."