Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is almost certain to be offered a contract extension this summer, according to club president Florentino Perez.

The Italian tactician’s current deal expires in June 2016 and Real have indicated they want Ancelotti to continue in charge.

“We will be delighted to renew Ancelotti’s contract,” Perez said. “I’m sure there will be no problem with Ancelotti’s renewal, but this will be negotiated at the end of the season.

“We only speak about renewing contracts at the start or at the end of the season.”

Ancelotti, who led Chelsea to Premier League glory in the 2009-10 campaign, has enhanced his reputation as one of the best coaches in Europe at Madrid.

The 55-year-old moved to the Bernabeu stadium in June 2013 and led Real to win the Copa del Rey and a record 10th European title in his first season in charge.

“Ancelotti treats all of his players as a family and that is noticeable,” Perez said. “But I have the same fondness with all the coaches that I’ve had, from Del Bosque to Ancelotti.”