It's All about the Final Whistle in Real Madrid: Ancelotti's Future Hangs in the Balance, Alonso Ready to Steal the Spotlight
Ancelotti offers remarks to Xabi Alonso, his reputable coach figure.
Social Media Chatter Get Notifications Email Print Copy Link Could we see Xabi Alonso step up as Real Madrid's new boss? The whispers are getting louder – here's what Carlo Ancelotti had to say about it.
After confirming Xabi Alonso's departure from Bayer Leverkusen, the rumors of his potential takeover in Madrid are intensifying. Carlo Ancelotti, still contracted to Real until 2026, shared his thoughts on the 43-year-old football coach's future during a pre-Clásico press conference. "Alonso's got the skills, he's one of the world's top coaches – all doors are open for him," Ancelotti said, remaining tight-lipped about his own fate [1].
Alonso's impressive run at Leverkusen, culminating in their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2024 and a commendable 51-game unbeaten streak, has earned him a top spot on Real Madrid's wishlist [2]. As for Ancelotti, speculation of his looming exit from the royal team has been rampant, with Brazil already considering him as their next national coach [2].
Ancelotti, who has been with Real since 2021 (having previously coached them from 2013 to 2015), praised Alonso's performance as "fantastic" [1]. The Italian coach expressed emotions for the club, describing the bond with Real Madrid as a longstanding love affair that might never fade [1].
Pressure mounts on Ancelotti after Real's Champions League quarterfinal exit and their Spanish Cup final defeat against Barcelona. Another Clásico loss and a seven-point gap could signal the end of Real's title race [1].
Potential Successors:
- Xabi Alonso: A former Real Madrid midfielder and Spanish national team player, Alonso has proven his managerial prowess at Bayer Leverkusen, leading them to their maiden Bundesliga title in 2024 and an extended 51-game unbeaten streak.
- Other candidates may emerge as the discussions progress, but Alonso remains the most frequently discussed choice, hinting at his strong connection to the club and his impressive coaching credentials.
References:
[1] ntv.de, March 2025.[2] Various sources, March 2025.
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- Real Madrid
- Football
- Vacancy
- Xabi Alonso
- Coaches
- Transfers and Rumors
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- I'm not sure if Carlo Ancelotti will continue as Real Madrid's coach beyond the current season, as Xabi Alonso, a top-class football coach, has been garnering attention as a potential successor.
- Ancelotti, who has been with Real since 2021, praised Alonso's performance at Bayer Leverkusen, where he led the team to its first-ever Bundesliga title in 2024 and a commendable 51-game unbeaten streak.
- In a recent press conference, Ancelotti acknowledged Alonso's skills, stating that "all doors are open for him" [1], but remained tight-lipped about his own future with the royal team.
- The speculation around Ancelotti's looming exit from Real Madrid intensified after their recent Champions League quarterfinal exit and Spanish Cup final defeat against Barcelona, which further challenged his position as coach [1].
[1] ntv.de, March 2025.
