Carlo Ancelotti will not continue as Real Madrid coach next season. Club president Florentino Pérez has decided that the Italian's project has come to an end.
Ancelotti's future has been in doubt several times, especially when he was close to accepting the Brazilian team's management role. Now, Real Madrid is preparing to start a new era.
Zidane: Florentino's Favorite
The leading candidate to replace Ancelotti is Zinedine Zidane. The Frenchman, who has already successfully managed Real Madrid twice, is still without a team after leaving in 2021 and Deschamps's contract renewal with France.
Florentino Pérez has him in mind, but Zidane is reluctant to take over immediately. He wants time to think about his future, which has set in motion the president's plan B.
Joachim Löw: plan B
If Zidane does not accept the offer, Florentino Pérez has decided to activate plan B: Joachim Löw. The former Germany coach has been a recurring name in the orbit of the club for years and now seems closer than ever to taking the reins of the team.
Löw, who led Germany to glory at the 2014 World Cup, has proven himself a tactician capable of implementing an intense, high-pressing play style. This style suits Real Madrid's players perfectly and is highly regarded by the Whites' management.
A Style that Convinces at Santiago Bernabéu
Löw is known for his tactical approach based on winning the ball high up the field and playing fast in transition. This style suits the characteristics of the current Real Madrid squad, which features fast and aggressive players at the front.
According to German sources, talks between Löw and the club are progressing well. If Zidane does not make up his mind, Löw's transfer could be finalized soon.
The Changes that Löw Would Bring
The arrival of Joachim Löw would mean several adjustments to the Real Madrid squad. The German coach is known for preferring players with great physical ability, but also with refined technique. One of Löw's first moves would be to sign a long full-back, such as Alphonso Davies, with whom Madrid have already started negotiations.
Löw would also need to strengthen the midfield with quality players, such as Kimmich and Wirtz, who are on his radar. Both players, with whom Löw has experience, would provide the balance that Madrid needs in the midfield.