Real Madrid is going through a period of necessary changes. After the latest matches, Carlo Ancelotti is on the hot seat. Tension on the white bench has grown, and president Florentino Pérez is already working on a possible exit for the Italian coach.
According to Sport, Real Madrid has secured Xabi Alonso's arrival at the Chamartín club for next June.
Carlo Ancelotti's Situation and the Need for a Change of Direction
Since Carlo Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid, expectations were high. However, recent results and the team's performance have left much room for improvement.
After the debacle in the Spanish Super Cup, the pressure has increased. Florentino Pérez has shown concern and is already considering the possibility of a change on the bench.
Florentino Pérez has always sought experienced coaches, but the team's inconsistency has cast doubts on Ancelotti's permanence. In recent days, various sources have indicated that the white president has initiated conversations with Xabi Alonso to plan his arrival at the club.
Xabi Alonso: the Chosen One to Lead the New Real Madrid
Current coach of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso has a contract until June 2026. However, his departure seems inevitable for next summer. The German club, which has shown solid performance in recent seasons under his command, will not oppose the departure of the Tolosa native.
According to Florian Plettenberg, a journalist from Sky Germany, Leverkusen's management is already working on his replacement. In Germany, possible candidates like Sebastian Hoeness and Sandro Wagner, both linked to German soccer, have been discussed. However, the club sees Xabi Alonso's departure as inevitable and has already asked their coach about possible candidates to succeed him.
Xabi Alonso's Connection with Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso's arrival at Real Madrid is no coincidence. Despite being represented by Iñaki Ibáñez, Alonso maintains a connection with the agency Best of You, led by Óscar Ribot, who was the head of communications at Real Madrid. Ribot has a close relationship with Florentino Pérez and his son "Chivo," who often frequents the agency's offices.
This connection could facilitate his incorporation into the white club. Although Alonso doesn't have an extensive resume as a coach, his knowledge of soccer and his strategically attractive profile have convinced the management.