Last Tuesday, Carlo Ancelotti hit his 300th game as coach of Real Madrid, marking another chapter in the history of the royal club.
The experienced Italian coach could be nearing 400 matches by the end of his tenure, as his current contract runs until the summer of 2026.
Despite having announced his intention to retire from coaching after leaving Real Madrid, reports suggest that Ancelotti hasn’t entirely closed the door on the possibility of staying with the Spanish club beyond 2026.
According to AS, Ancelotti has shown willingness to extend his journey with the « Merengues » if the club offers him a new deal. However, the Italian hasn’t set a definitive retirement date, meaning his options remain open.
Meanwhile, speculation is growing regarding Ancelotti’s potential successor on the Real Madrid bench.
According to several reports, Xabi Alonso, currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, is the leading candidate to replace Ancelotti. However, the decision to bring him in may depend on timing, as there are concerns Alonso could head to another club if Real Madrid hesitates.
With this scenario, Florentino Pérez and the Real Madrid board face a crucial decision within the next 18 months: either hire Alonso or stick with Ancelotti for a longer period.
