Another major coaching change is approaching in European football. Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian specialist who has been managing Madrid's “Real” club for four seasons, has decided to part ways with the team at the end of the current season. This was reported by reliable insider and renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano on his X (formerly Twitter) page.
El Clasico — the last game
According to Romano's report, Ancelotti will officially say goodbye to the team after the match against “Barcelona” on May 11, Sunday, which is part of La Liga's 35th round, namely **“El Clasico.”** Following this match, “Real” is expected to publicly announce his departure.
Brazil national team and Saudi club showing interest
Discussions about Ancelotti's next destination have already begun among fans and the media. Journalists report that:
- The Brazil national team is looking to appoint him as head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup;
- The Saudi Arabian club “Al-Hilal” is also showing serious interest in the 64-year-old specialist.
These two options indicate that Ancelotti is facing new challenges at both club and national levels.
The main candidate for “Real” — Xabi Alonso
The leadership of the “Royal Club” is considering Xabi Alonso, the head coach of “Bayer Leverkusen,” as a candidate to replace Ancelotti. Interestingly, Xabi Alonso also officially announced on May 9 that he would leave “Bayer” at the end of the season. Is this a coincidence or an agreed continuation?
Xabi Alonso is seen as a worthy candidate to lead the team both as a former player of “Real” and through his successful tenure at “Bayer.”
The editorial team of Zamin.uz emphasizes that Ancelotti's next departure from “Real” marks another important turning point in the club's history. Now all attention will be focused on “El Clasico” and the subsequent official announcements. Another era is coming to an end — and a new phase is being laid down.
