Xabi Alonso Leading the Race to Replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid next season.
According to Onda Cero, Xabi Alonso is the frontrunner to take over as Real Madrid’s head coach next season. The former Merengues midfielder, currently excelling at Bayer Leverkusen, is the top candidate to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite having a contract until 2026, Spanish media reports suggest Ancelotti will leave at the end of the season. However, the Italian coach recently denied these rumors.
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“No… no… (laughs). Let me be clear: I will never decide when I leave this club. That day will come, but I don’t know when. It could be tomorrow, in a few matches, in a year, or five years…”
While his departure seems likely, Ancelotti keeps the door open. If a managerial change occurs, Alonso’s return would be an exciting prospect for fans. Real Madrid’s management appears ready for a new era, and with Zidane out of the picture, Alonso remains the top favorite for now.
