Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is considering making a number of changes to the squad, especially the bench. Carlo Ancelotti's time in charge of the team seems to be coming to an end. The search for his replacement has become a priority for the top manager of the club. However, not all options are welcome.
Ancelotti's time at Real Madrid is coming to an end. A lack of consistent results last season has prompted Florentino Pérez to look for a change. With the future of the club in mind, the Madrid president is considering several names, with two standing out above the rest.
Xabi Alonso: Florentino's Favorite
One of the strongest candidates is Xabi Alonso. The current Bayer Leverkusen manager has been linked with Real Madrid on several occasions. As a former player and club legend, Xabi Alonso has the support of fans and management.
Furthermore, his work in Germany has attracted attention due to his ability to improve a team in just a few months. Florentino Pérez sees Alonso as a profile that would fit perfectly into Real Madrid's philosophy. He would be betting on someone who, in addition to understanding the club, has great tactical skills. The return of the Toulouse native would be a return home, but everything depends on the availability of the coach himself.
Jürgen Klopp: An Unattainable Dream?
Another name that has been mentioned in the Madrid orbit is that of Jürgen Klopp. The charismatic German coach, currently in charge of Liverpool, has been linked with Real Madrid more than once due to his successful record in Europe.
However, despite the rumors, Klopp hasn't made any official statement regarding his future. The uncertainty surrounding his situation in England and the lack of confirmation from Klopp leave his option hanging in the air.
Guti Says No to Real Madrid
However, not all the names on the table have shown interest in the position. One of the most striking cases is that of José María Gutiérrez, "Guti". The former Real Madrid player and current coach of Almería's Under-19s made it clear on El Chiringuito de Jugones. He said he wouldn't accept returning to Real Madrid, not even to manage Castilla.
Guti explained that his time at Madrid's youth system had come to an end. "For me it wouldn't be a challenge to take over Castilla. The challenge now is not to get promoted to the Second Division, but to train players to get to the first team," he said.
Despite his emotional connection to the club, Guti ruled out returning to youth training and made it clear that that phase of his career was part of the past already.