Carlo Ancelotti`s time with Real Madrid might be ending again. After a tough week where Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal and fell further behind Barcelona in La Liga, there`s talk that Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid when the season finishes, according to The Athletic. They are still in contention for the Copa del Rey title against Barcelona and could still win La Liga.
Ancelotti has been mentioned as a possible coach for Brazil, so it`s not a huge surprise that there`s growing talk about him leaving Real Madrid. He rejoined Real Madrid in 2021 and successfully guided them, including winning the Champions League.
As Real Madrid looks to the future, aiming to maximize Kylian Mbappe`s potential and build a balanced team, it could be a good time to bring in a new manager to lead the club. Although Ancelotti`s contract runs until 2026, he might leave this summer, which works well with Brazil`s timeline as they need a coach quickly before the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil needs to appoint a permanent manager soon, especially with World Cup qualifying matches coming up in June against Ecuador and Paraguay. They have issues to resolve to qualify for the World Cup, making the timing crucial.
Real Madrid is scheduled to participate in the Club World Cup in the United States starting June 15. A decision about Ancelotti might be needed before then if he is to take the Brazil job. Ancelotti, a highly successful manager with five Champions League titles, will have many options, but it seems his time at Madrid might be coming to a close. Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen is considered a leading candidate to potentially replace Ancelotti, according to The Athletic.
While this season hasn`t been as successful for Leverkusen as the last, Alonso led the German team in the Champions League, gaining valuable experience in a competition important to Real Madrid. Preparing for the pressure at Madrid is tough, but the Club World Cup this offseason could provide a good period for a new manager to adjust if Real Madrid decides to make a change.
