Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid: Verbal agreement nears completion as plan to replace Carlo Ancelotti gains momentum

Carlo Ancelotti’s position as Real Madrid coach is under threat following poor results that have seen the team fall in the La Liga and Champions League standings, with the Spanish side close to an agreement with his potential replacement.

Real Madrid lost 3-1 to AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, just over a week after they lost to rivals Barcelona 4-0 at the Bernabeu.

Sources tell TEAMtalk that Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is “extremely dissatisfied and dissatisfied” with recent performances.

As far as we understand, no decision has been made regarding Ancelotti as Madrid Managers are also aware of other problems going on behind the scenes at the club.

Some believe that Kylian Mbappe is a disruptive influence in the dressing room and this is causing some problems within the team.

Although Mbappe has scored eight goals in 15 appearances in all competitions this season, many believe his performances and contributions have been underwhelming so far given the level of excitement surrounding his arrival.

Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Bayer Leverkusen coach and former Madrid player Xabi Alonso is the top choice to replace Perez. Ancelottiand an agreement with the 42-year-old coach is not far off.

READ MORE: Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema reveals the root cause of Kylian Mbappe’s problems

Real Madrid close to agreement with Xabi Alonso – exclusive

Xabi Alonso The decision to ignore Liverpool’s successes and stay at Bayer Leverkusen last summer led us to the situation we find ourselves in now – he is in pole position to take the reins at the Bernabeu.

TEAMtalk can confirm that Perez has been in direct contact with Alonso’s entourage for several months and now, with more than six months left in the season, the manager is close to verbally agreeing to become Madrid’s new manager.

Sources say Alonso “believes” in Madrid’s project, which is focused on developing the world’s best young talent, and it is a challenge he is willing to take on.

However, we understand that the Spaniard’s move to Madrid is unlikely to happen mid-season as he intends to see out the campaign at Leverkusen.

In the event that Ancelotti is sacked before the end of the season, Perez is prepared to re-appoint Raul as Madrid’s interim coach before Alonso becomes the new permanent coach next summer.

As for Ancelotti’s next move if he leaves Madrid, sources say it is unlikely at this stage that he will take on another role at club level, but could move into international management.

The former Chelsea and Everton manager confirmed he spoke with Brazil last year before ultimately signing a new contract with Madrid.

Real Madrid ready to sell Liverpool target

Meanwhile, Madrid could part ways with Aurelien Tshuameni in January due to the midfielder’s poor form and absence. As previously reported, Liverpool are interested in signing him.

Sources have said a deal for Tchouameni with Liverpool is possible and he could leave in the coming windows. It won’t be easy, but there remains genuine interest from the Premier League in the midfielder.

Securing Chuameni will cost approximately £100 million. However, Liverpool are sanctioning huge expenditures to achieve the right goal. The fact that he is 24 years old makes him attractive to the Reds as he fits the Under-25 requirements they are looking to sign big players at.

Madrid will only sell Tchouameni if ​​they find a replacement for the defensive midfielder first, but Liverpool now have real hope of achieving their long-term goal.

It remains to be seen whether the France international would be willing to move to Anfield as he has yet to be told directly that he could look elsewhere this season.

He has also played in 10 of Madrid’s 11 La Liga matches this season and is valued by Ancelotti, but that may not matter if he is sacked.

DON’T MISS: Mo Salah: The Liverpool superstar’s most outrageous statistic that shows Slott why he’s irreplaceable

IN FOCUS: Ancelotti’s progress at Real Madrid since 2021