Alonso seems like a strong candidate to lead the team after Ancelotti steps down in June. However, De Zerbi is also becoming a strong candidate to lead the record European winners after Ancelotti leaves.
De Zerbi made a name for himself in Italy with Sassuolo. Since taking over for Graham Potter at Brighton last year, he has done a great job.
The Italian has his teams play a style of football that is aggressive and bold. They have also done well, which has put him on the watch of Real Madrid. But Alonso is thought to be the most likely winner.
Alonso would be welcome to Ancelotti.
Ancelotti talked to the press before the game against Las Palmas about whether he would like Xabi Alonso to take his place at the club. In response, the Italian said,
The boss said, “I played with Xabi Alonso, and I think he is very good at football and knows a lot about it.”
“I hope he will one day coach Real Madrid like I coach Ral and Arbeloa. I know and love them very much, and I hope that one day they can be coaches for Real Madrid,” he said.
But when asked about his future, he just said that it wasn’t important at the time.
