Coach Ancelotti addresses Xabi Alonso
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As the whispers grow louder about Carlo Ancelotti's potential departure from Real Madrid, attention is turning to Xabi Alonso as a strong contender to take the reins. Amid speculations, Ancelotti has nothing but praise for the 43-year-old football coach.
Following Xabi Alonso's confirmation as Leverkusen's departing coach, Real Madrid's head honcho, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed his high regard for Alonso's coaching talents. "The man's a coaching phenomenon," Ancelotti said ahead of the Clásico clash against Barcelona this Sunday (4:15 PM/DAZN and live ticker at ntv.de). He didn't divulge any insights about his own future with the club.
Rumors suggest that Alonso could be the man to replace the 65-year-old Ancelotti, who has been linked with a move to manage the Brazilian national team. However, Ancelotti has yet to reveal his future plans. He's been with Real Madrid since 2021, but his successful two stints with the Spanish giants from 2013 to 2015 saw him claim Champions League victories in 2014, 2022, and 2024.
Ancelotti lauded Alonso's impressive turnaround at Leverkusen, where the team clinched the championship and DFB-Pokal last season. He admitted that Real's recent Champions League exit and Spanish Cup defeat to Barcelona have put Ancelotti under significant pressure, with a possible seven-point deficit and another loss against Barcelona potentially spelling the end of the championship title.
While Ancelotti's contract with Real Madrid extends until 2026, recent news suggests that he may leave after this season of disappointment. Several media outlets report that he is set to bid farewell to the club, much like his beloved Milan before. However, in emotional words, Ancelotti fondly spoke of Real Madrid, saying, "This team has been the love of my life. I have nothing but passion and tenderness for Real Madrid, and that honeymoon feeling will last as long as I have breath."
Sources:
- ntv.de
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- Despite the ongoing speculation, Carlo Ancelotti, the current coach of Real Madrid, has not made any firm decisions about his future with the club.
- In his praise for Xabi Alonso, who coached Bayer 04 Leverkusen and is now linked with a potential role as Real Madrid's successor, Ancelotti has described Alonso as a "coaching phenomenon."
- If Ancelotti were to depart from Real Madrid, it is speculated that the position could be filled by Xabi Alonso in 2024, though no official announcements have been made as of yet.
- Amid a disappointing season, with a possible seven-point deficit and another loss against Barcelona potentially marking the end of Real Madrid's championship title, Ancelotti remains dedicated to the club, assuredly stating, "This team has been the love of my life."
