After intense speculation regarding the future of Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian ended up renewing for two additional years with the Merengues.
Despite Brazil lurking in the background and making frequent advances, Ancelotti publicly exclaimed his wish was to always continue coaching in the Spanish capital.
With the deal now set in stone and Ancelotti bestowed with the responsibility of overseeing the team for the foreseeable future, reports of Real Madrid planning the 64-year-old’s succession plan have died down.
Habitually associated with Los Blancos prior to Ancelotti’s renewal was Bayern Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso.
A revered figure at Real Madrid in his playing days, he has emerged as one of the top managerial prospects, seamlessly transitioning his exceptional skills from the field to a coaching role.
Bayern Munich enter the picture
Now, as per Jorge C. Picon, Bayern will go after Xabi Alonso in the summer.
By extending Carlo Ancelotti’s contract, the Bavarians aim to capitalise on Real Madrid’s decision to withdraw from the race for the Spanish coach.
Moreover, when Thomas Tuchel’s term at Bayern concludes, the executives of the German team want to hand Alonso the keys to the bench because they are impressed by what he is accomplishing at Leverkusen.
After all, he has helped his side secure a first place position in the Bundesliga, leading over giants like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
For Real Madrid, Bayern’s potential approach will not ring alarm bells anymore now that Ancelotti’s future no longer arouses uncertainty.
Nonetheless, knowing such a promising manager, who created an incredible legacy as a player in the Spanish capital, is joining a European powerhouse will be concerning.
More so, as he will likely not be available to replace Ancelotti in the future if things go seriously wrong.