Real Madrid Reportedly Snubs Alonso, Set to Bring Back Former Manager as Ancelotti’s Replacement

• Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave his post as Real Madrid manager next season
• Los Blancos have lineup Zinedine Zidane as possible replacement
• Xab Alons was the leading candidate for the Santiago Bernabeu's top seat

Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating a return for former manager Zinedine Zidane, as they might face difficulties securing Xabi Alonso.

Reports indicate that acquiring Alonso could incur a cost of €18 million for Los Blancos, prompting them to explore alternative options.

As per El Nacional, cited by Sportskeeda, it appears highly likely that Carlo Ancelotti will depart from the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season when his existing contract concludes.

The Real Madrid leadership was purportedly not fully convinced by the Italian coach last season but opted to honour his deal due to his overall contributions to the club.

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The report further states that Ancelotti will become the next manager of Brazil, while Alonso had initially been identified as Ancelotti's successor at Real Madrid.

Alonso, gaining recognition for his managerial success at Bayer Leverkusen, currently leading the Bundesliga table with an unbeaten record this season, seemed a promising choice.

However, Real Madrid may have to explore other options as they are reportedly hesitant to pay €18 million for Alonso's services. The former Liverpool midfielder turned manager has extended his contract at the BayArena, now set to run until 2026.

Given these circumstances, there are indications that Real Madrid is considering a return for Zinedine Zidane. The French football legend previously managed the club in two separate spells and has been without a managerial position since his departure in 2021.

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Zidane has amassed a total of 11 trophies during his stints as the manager of Real Madrid, including three consecutive Champions League titles.

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It will be intriguing to observe whether he assumes the role of Los Blancos boss for the third time.

Xabi Alonso to replace Ancelotti?

Amidst the prevailing uncertainty surrounding Ancelotti's recent decisions, a Spanish journalist has disclosed the potential successor to the former Milan manager in the Spanish capital, Sports Brief reported earlier.

Spanish journalist Matias Prats recently discussed Ancelotti on Radio Marca. According to the 72-year-old Prats, Real Madrid have selected Xabi Alonso as Los Blancos boss next year.

Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen currently share the top spot in the Bundesliga standings after seven matches, having won six games and drawn one while scoring an impressive total of 29 goals.