Breaking down the current state of Real Madrid’s managerial seat with updates on Ancelotti, Alonso and Solari | OneFootball

It is becoming clearer that Xabi Alonso is the man Real Madrid want to take over once Carlo Ancelotti steps down. But even if everyone expects this move, the big question still remains—how and when will the club make it official?

Real Madrid have to manage several things at once: letting Ancelotti know it is time to part ways, reaching out to Alonso to confirm their interest, and doing all this without causing too much noise or confusion.

These steps, once taken, will trigger a chain reaction that could shape the future of the club.

Brazil calling Ancelotti

The Italian, for his part, wants to leave the club respectfully and without drama. He hopes to keep the door open for a possible return one day.

He has already accepted an offer to coach the Brazil national team and sees it as a perfect final chapter in his career.

Ancelotti will take the role in Brazil. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

It is not just any offer, it is one that excited him enough to agree to a pre-contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). This deal is only valid, of course, if he is no longer with Real Madrid.

Surprisingly, Ancelotti will step down before the FIFA Club World Cup takes place. And instead of throwing Alonso straight into the spotlight, Real Madrid have planned to give the responsibility for that tournament to Santiago Solari.

He will act as the interim coach and lead the squad during the tournament, giving Alonso a smooth path into his new role.

Real Madrid’s strategy behind the scenes

Behind all these big decisions, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has been working on keeping things calm.

To take some attention away from the Alonso rumours, he quietly allowed a story to spread in the media about a supposed interest in Jurgen Klopp.

Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid’s new manager. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

But the truth is, Klopp was never seriously considered for the job. It was just a clever move to distract the public and buy time.

Back in late March, something important happened. Between the 25th and 29th, Jose Angel Sánchez—Real Madrid’s general director—called Alonso personally.

He did not offer him the job yet, but asked him to be patient and wait. The message was clear: “Hold on.” At the time, the club was becoming more and more certain that Brazil would go all in to get Ancelotti.

So, Real Madrid wanted to delay any decisions until they knew for sure what Ancelotti would do.

Meanwhile, Alonso’s current club, Bayer Leverkusen, is not standing in his way. They seem open to letting him go, which makes things even easier for Real Madrid.

This signals that major changes are coming, and fans have a lot to look forward to next season.

In the end, this is not just about one manager leaving and another arriving. It is about careful planning, respect for the people involved, and setting the club up for success in the long term.

If all goes well, Real Madrid could be entering a new era under Alonso, and the excitement around that is already building.