Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, is reportedly set to step down at the end of the 2024/2025 season, regardless of the team’s performance. Despite a season filled with achievements, including winning the UEFA Super Cup and competing in La Liga and the Champions League, the Italian tactician’s departure seems imminent.
Sources in Spain suggest that Ancelotti’s decision is not tied to the club’s success or failure this season. Notably, he turned down an offer to coach a national team at the end of 2024 and extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2026. His departure, however, would mean leaving a year before his contract concludes.
Attention has already shifted to Ancelotti’s potential replacement, with Xabi Alonso emerging as a leading candidate. Alonso, who currently manages Bayer Leverkusen, has drawn attention after a stellar season that saw him guide the team to Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. A former Real Madrid midfielder, Alonso’s return to the Bernabéu could signify a fresh start for the team.
