Large changes are expected to take place in the Real Madrid Dugout, if not this summer certainly in 2026.
Carlo Ancelotti is not expected to extend his contract in the Spanish capital with his current deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Despite new ties above Ancelotti who took the Brazilian national task of the National Team of Brazil – after rejecting the role last summer – the veteran coach seems to stay in place and fulfill his contract.
However, it remains a solid opportunity that his future will be removed from his hands, because the club hierarchy rates their next step.
A ready-made replacement in Xabi Alonso has been drawn up and there is no secret in the fact that the former midfielder has been spoken about the successor to Ancelotti in the future.
Alonso's contract with Bayer Leverkusen reflects Ancelottis in Madrid and his last update refers to place in place.
The Basque coach rejected Liverpool in 2024 and his preference seems to be a switch to Madrid in 2026.
That would keep all parties happy, because neither boss breaks their contract, and Ancelotti gets the reverence he deserves.
However, the Sky High Standards and winning mentality at Real Madrid means that a change can be brought, depending on the end of Ancelotti in the season.
According to Relo reports, Real Madrid is happy that Ancelotti will stay in place next season, but that depends on his trophy in May.
Ancelotti will be on track next month for a possible trophy rebelle, after winning an excellent La Liga and UEFA Champions League Double last season, but keeping the two is perhaps the only way to keep his job.
What is defined if not touching standards means something completely different at Real Madrid than other clubs and Ancelotti knows that he needs a repeat of 2024 if he wants to prevent an early arrival for Alonso.