La Derecha Diario Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
After their tough elimination against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, the Italian is said to have made the decision to leave the Merengue team
After the tough elimination suffered at the hands of Arsenal, Carlo Ancelotti's tenure at the helm of Real Madrid seems to be numbered. According to Sky Sports, the Italian coach would leave his position after playing the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, scheduled for April 26.
Although the decision has not yet been officially confirmed, there is talk of an imminent departure that would leave the team without a coach for the final stretch of LaLiga, where they are neck and neck with the Catalan team. Currently, Los Blancos are second, 4 points behind the Catalans with 21 in play, and their clearest chance to regain the lead would be precisely in another clásico played two weeks after the Copa del Rey final.
First names on the list: Klopp and Xabi Alonso
While waiting for the club to issue a formal announcement, names have already begun to circulate to succeed Ancelotti on the Merengue bench. The first is none other than Jürgen Klopp, who after leaving Liverpool currently holds an executive role in Red Bull's global project. The German is open to listening to proposals from both the Brazil National Team and Real Madrid itself.
The second strong candidate is Xabi Alonso, a former white player and current Bayer Leverkusen coach, recent Bundesliga champion. Although he has a current contract, his name is on Florentino Pérez's table, especially for his knowledge of the club and his successful present as a coach.
Could Ancelotti go to Brazil?
The possible departure of Ancelotti could also impact the plans of the Brazil National Team, which has him as the main candidate to replace Dorival Júnior ahead of the double qualifying date in June.
It is worth remembering that a few weeks ago, Ancelotti himself publicly dismissed the chance of taking over the Canarinha, stating: "I have a lot of affection for Brazil, its players, and fans, but I have a contract with Real Madrid and have nothing to add on the matter."
However, in this new scenario, the CBF could reactivate its pursuit of the Italian coach. Meanwhile, another name that resurfaces for the Brazilian bench is Jorge Jesús, current Al Hilal coach, who would be willing to consider a proposal starting in May, once his future in Saudi Arabia is defined.
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