Real Madrid Confirms Ancelotti’s Exit: Top Candidates for the Coaching Role
Reports indicate that Carlo Ancelotti has decided to step down as Real Madrid’s head coach at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, despite his contract extending until 2026.
Ancelotti, 65, has had a distinguished tenure with Real Madrid, securing both La Liga and Champions League titles last season. However, this season has presented challenges, including significant defeats to rivals like Barcelona and a less-than-ideal start to the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the team has managed to recover and currently leads the La Liga standings.
Speculation about Ancelotti’s successor points towards Xabi Alonso, a former Real Madrid player and current manager of Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso has achieved notable success with Leverkusen, including an unbeaten domestic season culminating in Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal victories. Reports suggest that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is considering Alonso as a potential replacement for Ancelotti.