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Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to end his adventure at Real Madrid at the end of next season. According to information reported this Monday by the radio Onda Cerothe Italian coach made the decision to leave his post at the end of the 2024-2025 financial year, despite a contract running until June 2026 and regardless of the results obtained by the team.
If several rumors at the start of the season suggested that Ancelotti's position could be threatened, the Spanish media nevertheless indicates that the latter still benefits from the confidence of his leaders. But, despite this favorable context, the Mister wishes to end his second mandate at the head of the Castilian team.
Xabi Alonso to take up the torch
As a reminder, the former AC Milan coach had a first stint at the White House between 2013 and 2015. He allowed the club to win its tenth Champions League, the “Décima”, the first success in the Cup of Europe of Madrilenians for 12 years.
Concerning his succession, one name clearly stands out: Xabi Alonso. Former Real Madrid player (2014-2019), the Spaniard, now at the head of Bayer Leverkusen, has made his mark since his arrival in 2022. He led the German club to an exceptional 2023-2024 season, with a German championship title, a German Cup, a German Super Cup, as well as a Europa League final. A profile of choice to launch a new era.
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