Carlo Ancelotti: 'No new Galacticos at Real Madrid this summer'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has played down spending expectations this summer.

The Italian boss has distanced himself from claims that Los Blancos will embark on a spending spree in keeping with previous years that have seen them break the world's transfer record on the likes of Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

He told reporters: "Building a team and adapting to the characteristics of the players takes a long time.

"It's not natural - you have to work at it. It's necessary to know the players well and adapt them. No system guarantees you victory - all of them are valid.

"The answer is not always to sign the best. I wouldn't sign anyone because I have the players I like. The most important thing is to go for the same objective, to value Madrid more than anything else in this case. You win as a team, not as individuals."

Madrid are currently third in La Liga.