Ancelotti to Depart Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso Tipped as Successor

In a seismic shift for international football, Carlo Ancelotti has announced his departure from Real Madrid at the end of the 2024-2025 La Liga season, following a turbulent campaign. The legendary Italian manager, who secured 15 trophies with the club, including a record-breaking sixth UEFA Super Cup, informed the dressing room of his decision on April 27, 2025, as reported by Transfer News Live on X. Ancelotti’s exit comes after a 5-1 aggregate Champions League quarterfinal loss to Arsenal and a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, highlighting a dip in the team’s performance despite earlier successes.

Ancelotti is set to take the helm of the Brazil national team in June 2025, a move confirmed by the Brazilian Football Federation, aiming to bolster their World Cup aspirations. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has identified Xabi Alonso as the frontrunner to replace Ancelotti. Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to a historic Bundesliga title, is seen as the ideal candidate to usher in a new era at the Santiago Bernabéu. Fans are buzzing with anticipation as the club navigates this transitional phase, hoping for a return to dominance under Alonso’s leadership.