{"id":48809,"date":"2025-04-01T06:42:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=48809"},"modified":"2025-04-01T06:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:42:26","slug":"guti-backs-xabi-alonso-as-ancelottis-successor-at-real-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=48809","title":{"rendered":"Guti Backs Xabi Alonso as Ancelotti\u2019s Successor at Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

With speculation mounting over Real Madrid\u2019s managerial future, club legend Guti has endorsed Xabi Alonso as the ideal replacement for Carlo Ancelotti.<\/p>\n

Despite Ancelotti\u2019s contract running until 2026, rumors persist that he could leave as early as next season, particularly with Brazil\u2019s national team still keen on appointing him.<\/p>\n

Alonso\u2019s Impressive Rise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Speaking on El Chiringuito TV<\/em>, Guti highlighted Alonso\u2019s outstanding work at Bayer Leverkusen, where he has turned the club into a serious Bundesliga contender. \u201cWhat he did last year in Germany is reason enough to give him a chance at Real Madrid,\u201d Guti said.<\/p>\n

Alonso took charge of a Leverkusen side with no Bundesliga titles to its name, yet under his leadership, they have emerged as one of Germany\u2019s most dominant teams. His success has put him firmly on Real Madrid\u2019s radar for a future managerial role.<\/p>\n

Ancelotti\u2019s Future in Doubt<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guti suggested that if Alonso weren\u2019t available, Ancelotti might have had a stronger case to remain at Madrid, even if the club failed to win trophies this season. \u201cIf Xabi Alonso wasn\u2019t in the picture and the club wasn\u2019t so interested in him, Ancelotti might have stayed even without silverware,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

However, Alonso\u2019s tactical expertise, player development skills, and deep connection to Real Madrid make him a natural successor. Reports indicate that the club\u2019s hierarchy is seriously considering him as their next head coach.<\/p>\n

Will Alonso Return to Madrid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While no decision has been made, Alonso\u2019s growing support\u2014both from within the club and from former players\u2014suggests he is a strong contender. If Ancelotti departs sooner than expected, Real Madrid could turn to their former midfield maestro to lead the team into a new era.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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