The date of Caro Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid has been set in the wake of the team’s third straight loss to Barcelona this season. Los Blancos are now only vying for the La Liga title as a result of the fallout in the Copa del Rey final, and the manager’s tenure at the club is now coming to an end.
The search for a replacement is now underway, as Ancelotti is expected to leave at the end of the current league season and will not be benched for the forthcoming Club World Cup.
Real Madrid’s search for a new manager has seen more mentions of two names than others in the wake of this incident: Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp. Current rumors from Mario Cortegana indicate that Alonso is the front-runner to succeed Ancelotti as Real Madrid’s manager for the upcoming campaign.
Although it is unclear exactly when the Bayer Leverkusen manager will join the team, the CEO of the German team previously confirmed that Alonso’s contract included a provision allowing him to leave.
Ancelotti agrees to Real Madrid exit as Xabi Alonso set to replace him
As a possible successor for Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen is reportedly considering a move for Arbeloa, according to COPE. Arbeloa is currently the head coach of Real Madrid’s U19 team and was once a right-back for the team.
Raul will be leaving RM Castilla at the end of the current campaign, so Arbeloa is in line for a promotion and will take over as head coach of the reserve team. Nevertheless, it seems like Leverkusen is willing to give Arbeloa a significant entry into the coaching profession by hiring him to take Alonso’s place.
Leverkusen has expressed interest in signing former Real Madrid playmaker Nico Paz in addition to Arbeloa. Although the Argentine is presently playing for Como, Real Madrid can purchase him back for just €8 million.
Leverkusen may choose to approach Los Blancos about a loan agreement for Nico Paz if Real Madrid decides to re-sign the young player this summer. This summer, it won’t be shocking to see Leverkusen and Real Madrid involved in deals other than Xabi Alonso, considering their recent friendship.
