Number one option to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid revealed
Carlo Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid next summer at the end of his contract seems like a foregone conclusion, which gives President Florentino Perez and the board a full year to consider who would be best to replace him.
The Italian coach has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team in 2024, according to the CBF, and thus the speculation begins on who might be Ancelotti’s successor.
The usual suspect is Zinedine Zidane, who has been back to Real Madrid twice as manager, but nobody appears to rule out a third spell. Meanwhile Raul Gonzalez has impressed with his work at Real Madrid Castilla, and with Julian Nagelsmann available for the first time since he was contacted about the position several years ago, he may also be in the frame.
However according to Christian Falk in Germany, there is one option ahead of the rest. He told Caught Offside that Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso holds the best hand currently.
“We believe Xabi Alonso is the number one option to replace Carlo Ancelotti in 2024.”
“There were also ideas this summer but he’s very clear in this position. He told Leverkusen he won’t leave this summer because he knows that he’s still new and he won’t put the club in this situation.
“But in 2024, there would be no excuse if Real Madrid is asking for him. Of course, he’s interested and Leverkusen knows that there will be the possibility of Real Madrid coming in for him. I think at the moment he is one of the biggest solutions and has the best chance to get this job.”
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