When the season ends it is a security that Carlo Ancelotti will go away from his role as head coach for Real Madrid. With only the lazy title left to compete for their exit from the UEFA Champions League and a bitter defeat in Copa del Rey against FC Barcelona, the spotlight is now on the club’s search for a new manager.
Ancelotti has reached a contract agreement with the Brazilian national team, which has led Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez to put his view of potential successors, including former player Xabi Alonso.
Xabi AlonsoCurrently Coaching Bayer Leverkusen, one of the Frontrunnarna to take over at Santiago Bernabéu. In the mix is also Jürgen Kloppwhich has been given interest from the club hierarchy. In the meantime Real Madrid officials consider appointing Santiago Solari or Álvaro Arbeloa to take charge temporarily until a permanent solution is found. The latest reports have shed light on Alonso’s current attitude regarding his future and increased intrigue.
Eduardo Inda, Head of Ok daily and a prominent sports journalist revealed that “Xabi Alonso has talked to Bayer Leverkusen -squad and told them he will not be with them next season.” He added that although Alonso did not specify his destination, he made it clear that he would not continue to train the German club. The growing expectation about Alonso’s potential move to Madrid has fans and analysts that speculate on the next chapter for both the coach and the team.
At Vicente Calderon Stadium on August 22, 2014 in Madrid, Spain.
Timeline for transition
With FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, handled by either Solari or ArbeloaReal Madrid’s preference seems to be to announce the new head coach in July. This time suggests that the decision will be completed only after the tournament ended in the United States.
There is a clear focus on maintaining the club’s image and stability during this transition phase. The organizational strategy from Real Madrid will play a crucial role in determining how quickly they can implement this change while respecting the legacy of Ancelotti.
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Alonso responds to speculation
For the reason of Bayer Leverkusen’s match against St. Pauli, Xabi Alonso dealt with the swirling rumors of the real Madrid coaching position during a press conference. On the question of the possibility of becoming the next head coach, he emphasized the importance of remaining focused on the present and saying, “There is nothing to decide right now. I just need to analyze how we will prepare for the important match against St. Pauli. It is not a good time to speak too much about the future because we are in a crucial part of the season and want to maintain concentration for as long as possible. “
Despite persistent questioning from the media about the consequences of Real Madrid’s early Champions League output, Alonso maintained its diplomatic attitude. “This is not an important topic for me right now. I do not want to discuss speculation or rumors about the future. I understand football, and I know what’s going on, but I don’t want to talk about these issues. “
