The future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid has been a topic of discussion for a while. On one hand, there is no question about the abilities of the Italian legend. It was just last season that he won the Champions League and La Liga double against all odds. That has raised expectations though. Things move very quickly at Santiago Bernabeu and if they go trophyless, it is very probable that he would be shown the exit door.
Now, while Ancelotti has received a lot of criticism lately, one cannot ignore the fact that he has not been dealt a great hand. This squad simply does not have enough depth to compete throughout a long season. Injuries and fatigue have not helped them either.
Thus, if Ancelotti is shown the exit door, Real Madrid must make sure that they properly back the man who replaces him. And a club icon could be that man.
As reported by AS, Ancelotti ends his contract with Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and Raul is a serious alternative to take over. On the other hand, the Italian is also one of the favourites to become the Brazilian national team’s manager next summer.
Real Madrid icon is a serious candidate to replace Ancelotti
Raul is currently managing at the Castilla level. And it must be said that he has done a brilliant job with the team.
That has led to interest from clubs in England and Germany. But there seems to be a good chance that he could get the Real Madrid job as well.
Of course, some fans might question whether it would be the right thing to give the job to a coach with no experience of managing at the top level. Of course, Zinedine Zidane did an incredible job in the same position. But the difference in the squads between now and then is night and day.