Coach Ancelotti delivers message to Xabi Alonso
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Rumors Swirl: Xabi Alonso, Notable Candidate to Replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti, despite his contract with Real Madrid running until 2026, finds himself in a precarious position. Xabi Alonso, a fellow Spanish coach, appears to be a strong contender to take over.
"Alonso is a standout for coaching vacancies worldwide," Ancelotti stated prior to the Clásico against FC Barcelona, set for Sunday (4:15 PM/DAZN and live ticker at ntv.de). Ancelotti refused to comment on his own sporting future, but rumors swirl about a potential handover.
After it was confirmed that Xabi Alonso would be leaving Bayer Leverkusen, the spotlight has fallen on his future at Real Madrid. Spanish media reports suggest that Alonso could replace the 65-year-old Ancelotti in Madrid, with Ancelotti having hinted that he'd be revealing his plans following Real's last league game.
Ancelotti commended Alonso's remarkable accomplishments as manager of Leverkusen, where he led the team to Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal glory last season. Ancelotti's own performance at Real is under scrutiny after Real's disappointment in the Champions League and Spanish Cup finals. Another loss against Barcelona, coupled with a seven-point deficit, may seal the end of Real's title hopes.
Keywords:- Carlo Ancelotti- Xabi Alonso- Transfers and Rumors- Bayer 04 Leverkusen- Football- Real Madrid
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/dpa/sid
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Ancelotti's praise for Alonso implies a possible coaching succession at Real Madrid. With a successful track record at Bayer Leverkusen, including their first-ever Bundesliga title, Xabi Alonso is the leading candidate to take over from the Italian coach.
- I'm not sure if Carlo Ancelotti will continue coaching Real Madrid after his contract ends in 2026, given the increasing speculation about Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement.
- Xabi Alonso, with his impressive coaching stint at Bayer Leverkusen, is reportedly under consideration for the coach position at Real Madrid, a role currently held by Carlo Ancelotti.
- The recent confirmation of Xabi Alonso's departure from Bayer Leverkusen has brought renewed attention to the possibility of him becoming the next coach at Real Madrid, following in the footsteps of Carlo Ancelotti.
- With Xabi Alonso emerging as a strong contender for the Real Madrid coaching job, awaiting Ancelotti's post-season announcement is definite, considering his hints and the Spanish media's persistence on this matter.
