Ancelotti says Alonso has 'all doors open' amid speculation ex-midfielder will succeed him at Madrid
- Carlo Ancelotti praised Xabi Alonso’s coaching after Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title and announced his departure in April 2025.
- Speculation about Alonso succeeding Ancelotti at Real Madrid grows amid an underwhelming season with Madrid trailing Barcelona by four points before Sunday’s decisive clasico.
- Ancelotti, 65, is under contract through next season but refused to discuss his future while talks with Brazil’s national team continue.
- Ancelotti stated that Alonso is well-positioned for a move to a top club and described him as one of the top managers globally.
- Real Madrid plans significant summer changes with Alonso favored to replace Ancelotti, though player transfers like Rodrygo's potential sale remain uncertain.
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Ancelotti says Alonso has 'all doors open' amid rumors of succeeding him at Madrid.
BARCELONA (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti says Xabi Alonso has "all doors open" to join a big club, amid speculation the former Real Madrid midfielder is ready to replace the Italian coach at the helm.
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