Carlo Ancelotti praised Xabi Alonso as “ one of the best coaches in the world ” and insists that the former midfielder has all the references to be taken in Real Madrid, in the middle of the growing speculation according to which he will be succeeded by the boss of Bayer Leverkusen.
Ancelotti should resign at the end of the season after a second fate decorated in Los Blancos. Sunday’s trip to Barcelona is the first of its last four games, with its departure likely to be confirmed once the campaign is over.
Alonso, who played for Real Madrid and Liverpool during a sparkling career which included triumphs of the Champions League with each club, he would leave Leverkusen this summer on Friday.
The 43 -year -old man is widely tilted to return to the Spanish capital as a management, some reports even suggesting that he had already verbally agreed a contract operating until 2028.
Asked about Alonso on Saturday, Ancelotti told journalists: “I saw the news that he was leaving Leverkusen, where he did a fantastic job. All doors are open to him because he has shown that he was one of the best coaches in the world.
Alonso saw his reputation soaring since his treatment of Leverkusen in 2022. In his first full season, he guided the club to an unbeaten title from Bundesliga and also lifted the German Cup, obtaining a double history. Although Leverkusen has not reached these same heights this season, the Alonso management stock remains high.
Carlo Ancelotti should leave his job as director of Real Madrid at the end of the season
He could be replaced by Xabi Alonso, who recently confirmed that he was leaving Bayer Leverkusen
Alonso played in 236 games for Real Madrid between 2009 and 2014, winning five trophies
“We have agreed that these last two games will be my last as a Bayer Leverkusen coach,” Alonso. “Now is not the time to talk a lot about what comes next. It is a moment for a farewell suitable for fans and those who supported me for three years incredible.
Ancelotti will be a difficult act to follow. Through two spells in Real Madrid, the 65 -year -old man won 15 trophies, including two Champions leagues and two Liga titles.
His second passage made it possible to receive 159 victories in 230 games, a percentage of victory of 69.13%. When combined with his first fate from 2013 to 2015, his global record for Real Madrid amounted to 348 games, 248 wins, 48 draws and 52 defeats, giving him a 71.26%victory rate.
Meanwhile, Alonso supervised 138 games in Bayer Leverkusen since he took care of in October 2022, winning 88, firing 32 and losing only 18 years. Its percentage of victory is 63.77%, with a goal difference of +160.
