Spanish media reported that former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso will become the club's next manager when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season.
Alonso, 43, is expected to replace real boss Carlo Ancelotti, who was lined up for jobs in the 2026 World Cup football match, sources told Reuters on Monday.
Sources added that despite the Italians having one year left in contract, Real Madrid has insufficient season and his desire for a Brazilian coach has reached a common agreement to split the way.
Alonso left Leverkusen after he directed Leverkusen to twice the previous semester, and he will join Real at the first U.S. club World Cup from June 14 to July 14, according to multiple media reports.
Alonso also played for Liverpool and Bayern Munich, bringing Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title last season, ending the Bavarians' 11-year dominance, and they also won the German Cup and German Super Cup.
It is not surprising that Ancelotti's departure event may not be surprising after Real Madrid's 4-3 defeat at Barcelona on Sunday, after Barcelona's 4-3 defeat.
The 65-year-old Italian returned for the second time with the Royals in June 2021, leading the Spanish Giants to two Champions League matches, while La Liga doubles was the latest champion of last season.
He is the most successful manager in club history, with a total of 15 trophies and the first coach to win the championship in the top five European leagues.
However, Real Madrid was eliminated by Arsenal in the quarter-finals this season and allowed Barcelona to strike back in the Del Rey Cup final and win 3-2.
In second place is Barcelona's seven points, who can win the league title on Wednesday without playing if Real Madrid fails to win at Mallorca's home court.
Regardless of Real Madrid's outcome, Barcelona will win the Espanyol victory in the city of Derby on Thursday.
There will be an official announcement of management changes before the final game of the season held on May 25 at Real Sociedad.
Ancelotti is expected to get the right farewell and recognize that the four years he spent at the club are very successful.
