Real Madrid is already preparing for a possible exit of their manager Carlo Ancelotti. According to Spanish media outlet Cadena Ser, ig Ancelotti decides to leave in the summer of 2024, the La Liga powerhouse would like to hire Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi as his replacement.
Ancelotti will be out of contract following the 2023-24 season, and it is unclear how much interest he has in remaining with Real. He has already been linked with the Brazilian national team, and some sources indicate that the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Italian coach already have an agreement in place once his stint in Spain ends.
De Zerbi has been regarded as one of the most respected up-and-coming managers in the game. After successful stints with Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk, De Zerbi has been doing great things with Premier League side Brighton.
In 2022-23, his first season in charge, De Zerbi led the team to sixth place in the Premier League and qualified for European competition for the first time in the club’s history. Brighton also entered the 2023-24 campaign in a similar fashion, sitting third with five wins in six games.
If the move for De Zerbi doesn’t work out for some reason, Real Madrid has several other names on its shortlist for Ancelotti’s replacement. This includes their former midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is currently doing a great job at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
