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Alonso is considered one of the candidates for the Real Madrid manager's job. |
Speaking to the media ahead of the La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on the morning of April 21st, Ancelotti refused to confirm whether he would continue to lead "Los Blancos" until the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer of 2025.
At the same time, The Athletic reported that Real Madrid's management had begun approaching Xabi Alonso and considered the former Liverpool star a strong candidate to replace Ancelotti. The Bayer Leverkusen manager was a former pupil of Ancelotti at both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Last season, Alonso made a big impact by helping Leverkusen win a double of Bundesliga and German Cup titles, and also leading the team to the Europa League final. At 43 years old, Xabi Alonso possesses a solid tactical foundation, as well as a style and personality that is distinctly Real Madrid.
Conversely, coach Ancelotti is reportedly close to leading Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Sources reveal that a representative from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was in the stands during Brazil's defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, opening the door to negotiations with the 65-year-old strategist.
Brazil currently has no head coach after sacking Dorival Junior last month. Ancelotti, with his extensive experience and gentle style, is considered the ideal candidate to lead the Selecao back to the top.
Despite leading Real Madrid to numerous successes, coach Ancelotti may have to say goodbye to the Bernabeu if Real finishes this season without any trophies.
Source: https://znews.vn/real-madrid-tiep-can-xabi-alonso-post1547296.html
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