When Real Madrid decides to change their coach at the end of the season, wheels are set in motion that affect clubs elsewhere in Europe. Because when Real president Perez decides on a coach, or player, then that’s how it goes. However, this does not mean that it goes without friction and changes along the way.
Xabi Alonso has been touted as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti ever since last winter. At that time, Real legend Bayer Leverkusen led Leverkusen on a steady course to a historic Bundesliga title – as a new coach. The Spaniard stayed, lifted the trophy, but is now ready for the big step to Real Madrid as boss.
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This has been reported by Spanish and German media for the past two weeks, but this week there have been some conflicting reports that Carlo Ancelotti will still continue as Real coach.
According to Marca, this is our noise. Carlo Ancelotti says goodbye after his last La Liga game against Real Sociedad, on May 25. This means that Xabi Alonso will take over the coaching job, take a quick round of greetings, some training sessions – and then lead Real Madrid in the Club World Cup from mid-June.
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Alonso has had great success with Bayer Leverkusen, but this is a completely different level the still new coach needs to reach. We suspect Xabi Alonso loves the challenge.
